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New Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Pay cut, extra trips caused strike among Singapore-bound bus drivers
JOHOR BARU: Some 100 shuttle bus drivers serving the Johor Baru–Singapore route resumed duty this morning after the company company agreed to reinstate their previous salary structure, ending a one-day strike that caused major disruptions for thousands of cross-border commuters. The strike was sparked by a revised pay scheme which saw drivers losing between RM800 and RM900 in monthly income. They were also required to make an additional daily trip to Singapore. Previously, they are required to make four trips back and forth Johor Baru-Singapore. Driver Atoi, 35, said his monthly salary had previously averaged RM2,800 before the changes were implemented two months ago. "The new structure significantly reduced our earnings. We were not trying to inconvenience commuters, we just wanted our rights respected," he said. "We returned to work only after the company agreed to revert to the original pay terms." He added the discontent among Singapore-bound shuttle bus drivers were over pay cuts and additional duties has been brewing for months. "When our latest salary slips were issued a day late, it broke the camel's back, triggering yesterday's strike by some 100 drivers," Atoi said. The drivers had kept the bus doors shut while parked at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar's bus terminal platform, where the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex, is housed. The New Straits Times learnt that drivers on the Causeway route usually received higher allowances than those on the Second Link, so the impact was deeply felt. "We used to earn between RM2,800 and RM2,900 a month. After the adjustment, some of us took home less than RM2,000," he said. "There were also salary deductions we do not fully understand. The system has become unfair and unclear," he said. The drivers resumed work after the bus company agreed to revert to the previous salary structure following a meeting with Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh. The strike began at 5am on Monday and triggered a massive congestion at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI), with some workers resorting to walking across the Causeway to reach their jobs in Singapore. Operations resumed in stages after state exco Mohamad Fazli intervened and mediated between the drivers and the company yesterday afternoon. "About half of us resumed work yesterday evening. The rest returned to work this morning," Atoi said. Anwar Ahmad, 29, a Malaysian cleaner working in Singapore, said this morning's commute went smoothly with no queues at the BSI bus platforms. "Yesterday was a nightmare. Today, everything was back to normal. Buses were on time, no delays," he said. Mohamad Fazli, who is also Bukit Pasir assemblyman, confirmed service had fully resumed and expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved in good faith.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Elderly man in Sibu loses RM800,000 to fake online investment scheme
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo from Pixabay SIBU (July 21): A former trader in his 70s lost nearly RM800,000 to a non-existent stock investment scheme after ignoring warnings from his family, according to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata. Mancha said the incident began in mid-June when the victim came across an online investment offer for 'GVD Coins' while browsing Facebook. 'The victim, who was enticed by the scheme, asked his family members to prepare a certain amount of money for the investment. 'His family members advised the victim not to easily trust in investments offered online but he ignored their advice. 'In this case, the victim carried out several monetary transactions in stages into the bank account provided by the suspect amounting to about RM800,000,' he said in a statement. Realising he had been scammed after failing to receive any returns, the victim lodged a police report. Mancha cautioned the public against falling for online investment schemes that promise high returns in a short time, stressing that these are often too good to be true. 'The people are also encouraged to check the list of approved investment companies or websites at the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) website or BNM Telelink 1-300-88-5465 or for the Securities Commission. 'Individuals who suspect they have fallen victim to cybercrime including phone scams, love scams, e-commerce fraud, or bogus loans should immediately contact the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) at 997 if they have just completed a fund transfer to the scammer's account or e-wallet,' he said. The police also recommended additional tools and platforms, such as the Whoscall mobile application, Investment Checker via or Check Scammers CCID app or the website for verifying suspect phone numbers or bank accounts. crime elderly investment scam Mancha Ata
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
YouTuber caught trespassing on Parliament grounds
KUALA LUMPUR: A part-time YouTuber from China was fined RM800, in default one month's jail, by the Magistrate's Court here for trespassing into the Malaysian Parliament compound. Magistrate MS Arunjothy meted out the sentence on Li Zhechen, 25, after he pleaded guilty to unlawfully entering the Parliament grounds, which are designated as a restricted area under Section 5(1) of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act. He committed the offence at 5.30pm on July 9 and was charged under Section 7 of the same Act, which carries a maximum sentence of two years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM1,000, or both, Bernama reported. According to the facts of the case, Li entered the compound to take photos and videos. On-duty police officers then detained him. Deputy public prosecutor Adiba Iman Md Hassan earlier urged the court to impose an appropriate sentence to serve as a deterrent to the accused and the public. Li's lawyer Lee Ewe Kiang requested a lenient sentence, saying his client was remorseful and had no intention of trespassing into a restricted area. 'On the day of the incident, my client, who was visiting Malaysia as a tourist, had been walking around Perdana Botanical Gardens before accidentally entering the nearby Parliament grounds. 'He apologises to all parties involved,' the lawyer said.
Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Vibe, Shop & Stand A Chance To Win Prize Worth RM10k At The Gardens Mall's Summer Grooves Fest!
Are you looking to experience a festival where fashion, art, and good vibes rule? Then get your Summer Grooves on at The Gardens Mall from now till 2nd August! Chill on beanbag chairs under a canopy of colourful ribbons, snap photos with a classic Kombi van, and be transported to a buzzing summer festival (minus the scorching sun!) – a perfect package of fun and comfort! Receive A Gift When You Shop Keep on grooving and recreate your own summer fest! Redeem an exclusive picnic mat when you spend a minimum of RM700 for Maybank cardmembers*/ The Gardens Club members, or RM800 for other payment modes in a single receipt** at any of the specialty stores in The Gardens Mall from now until 2nd August. *Applicable to Maybank Credit/ Charge Cards issued in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia and Brunei. **Limited to 120 redemptions per day. Terms and conditions apply. The fun doesn't end there! Spend a minimum of RM5,000 in a single receipt* to be one of the three lucky shoppers daily who will each get an invitation to the Summer Grooves Grand Finale event. Happening on 3rd August, it's your chance to win the Grand prize worth RM10,000! *Terms and conditions apply. Workshops Head over to the North Palm on the Ground Floor (near MCM) to express your creativity and personalise a little summer accessory in three workshops available every weekend from 19th July to 2nd August. Bag Charm Workshop 19, 20, 26 & 27 July, 2 August – 1pm – 2pm Keychain Personalisation 19 & 26 July, 2 August – 4pm – 5pm Phone Charm Workshop 20 & 27 July – 4pm – 5pm Terms & Conditions: Registration starts 30 minutes before the workshops begin. Limited slots available; first-come, first-served. Recommended for children aged 6 years and above, with an accompanying adult. Other terms & conditions apply. *Events are subject to change without prior notice. Social Rewards Beat the heat with cool and groovy looks! Show off your creative side and snap photos at our Summer Grooves decor to stand a chance to win gift vouchers up to RM50! Create a 4-grid collage and post it on your Instagram feed by 3rd August. Complete this sentence in your caption: 'Summer fest, good vibes, and…', tag us and use the hashtags #thegardensmallmy #tgmsummergrooves2025. Visit The Gardens Mall's Instagram @thegardensmallmy or for more details.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
M'sian woman's RM800k hibah spent in a year helping others, leaving very little for herself
RECENTLY, a Malaysian woman shared how her mother's attempt to 'appear generous' did not end well, after she was left with very little from spending her RM800,000 hibah (endowment) on donations and helping others. 'She didn't buy any land, didn't build a house, didn't do waqf or infaq — hasn't even gone for Hajj,' @fajrienaaaaaaaa shared in a Threads post, adding that her mother had even pawned off several pieces of gold jewellery to make ends meet. Despite receiving well-meaning advice from her family, the woman's mother ignored warnings about financial management, with much of the money allegedly spent on appearances of generosity rather than long-term stability. The woman's mother had reportedly purchased 10 cows for Hari Raya Korban and gave a friend RM50,000 for an investment, with no returns or updates to date. 'Money not earned through one's own hard work can be wasted easily. People say gambling wastes money — but even spending it on 'halal' things can leave you with nothing if there's no proper management. 'She prioritised giving money to her friends when they asked. Have they paid her back? No,' she added. In the end, the mother was left with a few thousand ringgit. The post sparked a broader discussion on poor financial management within families, resonating with many users who said they had experienced similar situations with parents who mismanaged their inheritances. 'Not surprising at all — people like this really are hard to talk to. My in-laws are the same. They even let go of inherited land worth RM1.3 million, and sold it for just RM260,000,' one user shared. 'Honestly, there are so many people like this, and I'm not even surprised. I work in the financial industry, and I've seen all kinds of cases. Some people burn through RM500k in just a month. Even those who receive RM1 million in hibah — some manage to finish it in less than a year,' another commented.
