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- Entertainment
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#SHOWBIZ: HK actress Rosina Lam: I'm not bankrupt
HONG KONG: TVB star Rosina Lam, who married finance executive Jason Mok in 2015, resides in a luxurious mansion at the prestigious The Peak, Hong Kong. The property there is reportedly valued at HK$1.5 billion (RM900 million). Consequently, fans were surprised when news circulated that the TVB Best Actress winner was facing a bankruptcy petition. Lam has since addressed the bankruptcy claims, saying: "My husband's rental property company is involved in a lawsuit and is currently appealing." "So, this whole thing is baffling to me. The matter has been handed over to our lawyer, and I haven't received any official notice." The 37-year-old artiste also shared a lawyer's letter to further clarify her position. On Weibo on May 30, she wrote: "Thank you all for your concern. I am not bankrupt. Please stop spreading rumours. The matter has been handed over to our lawyer!" According to entertainment site Jaynestars, the case is scheduled for a hearing on Aug 26.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Life goes on for Syahira two years after husband's death in tiger attack
GUA MUSANG: Nearly two years after her husband was killed by a tiger at Pos Pasik, an Orang Asli woman has managed to get on with her life with her two daughters, thanks to the assistance from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). Twenty-two-year-old Syahira Hamid of Kampung Sugi, Pos Pasik, said that the tragic incident occurred when her husband, Pisie Amud, 25, went out to hunt for food in the jungle. "Life has to go on. " I have now come to terms with fate and am striving to raise our two daughters - Nur Haura, 2, and Finka, 4 - as best as possible. "I'm not working, but we can continue with our lives as a result of the roughly RM900 monthly aid from Perkeso, thanks to the contributions of my late husband's job as a Community Ranger with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan)," she told reporters at Pos Pasik here. However, Syahira, from the Temiar tribe, admitted that she hasn't been able to visit his grave as she is still emotionally distressed. Pisie's grandfather, 59-year-old Aznan Siam described Syahira as a strong and patient woman for single-handedly raising her two young children. However, even he has yet to get over the tragic incident that befell his grandson, particularly since he was among the volunteers who found his remains. "To this day, I can still picture the tiger's claw marks on Pisie's head and body. He also lost his left foot as a result of the attack. "We found his motorcycle and his blowpipe equipment. "There were also tiger footprints at the scene. Since then, the villagers daren't enter the jungle alone," he said. On Oct 3, 2023, Pisie Amud was reported to have been mauled to death by a tiger while out hunting on his own in the oil palm plantation near his village.
Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Miri man loses nearly RM900,000 savings to online investment scam
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo from Max Pixel MIRI (May 28): A man in his 50s, who works for a private company here, lost nearly RM900,000 of his savings to an online investment scam involving a non-existent business. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim has lodged a report on the scam, which began in the middle of March this year. 'The victim met someone on Facebook who offered an online business opportunity. 'The victim, who expressed interest in the opportunity, later communicated with the suspect via WhatsApp,' Mancha said in a statement today. Over time, he said the victim was persuaded to make multiple transactions amounting to approximately RM900,000 into a bank account provided by the suspect. Mancha said the victim only realised that he had been scammed when the suspect continued to request additional payments, despite the victim not receiving any promised returns or profits. He warned the public against falling for online investment offers that promise fast returns without verification. 'Do not easily trust investment offers on social media. Always conduct thorough background checks before committing any money,' he added. lead Mancha Ata online investment scam
The Star
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
50-year-old from Miri loses RM900,000 to online investment scam
MIRI: A 50-year old man here has reportedly lost RM900,000 in an online investment scam. According to Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, the victim, a private sector employee, stumbled upon the scheme while browsing Facebook in mid-March. He was contacted by an individual promoting an application that was allegedly intended to help users launch online businesses. 'Drawn in by the promise, the victim began communicating with the suspect via WhatsApp and subsequently made several bank transfers to an account provided by the scammer,' Mancha said in a statement on Wednesday (May 28). Believing he was participating in a legitimate investment, the man only became aware he had been duped when the suspect kept requesting additional payments but failed to provide any returns. 'As of the time the report was filed, the victim had not received any of the profits he was promised,' Mancha added.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Foreign-run businesses hiring locals to stay under the radar
KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses run by foreigners who are misusing their work permits are now employing locals to avoid detection by the authorities. These businesses, in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, also view employing locals as a means of attracting more customers. One foreign business owner, who wished to be known only as Shah, said he operates various enterprises, including a computer and accessories shop, a restaurant, and a hotel. Shah said that he employs both locals and foreigners to manage the day-to-day operations of his businesses. "Yes, I do misuse my permit, but I'm just trying to earn an honest living," Shah told Harian Metro. "I don't steal, and many of my employees are Malaysians," said the man, who is in his 40s. He added that all businesses are run in partnership with local associates to help facilitate business dealings. "I came to Malaysia in 2007 on a work permit. I was selling laptops at a mall in Kuala Lumpur. "After a few years, a local friend and I opened a small kiosk in Petaling Jaya, renting it for around RM5,000 to RM6,000 a month. "Initially, business was slow, but over time, more and more people came to buy from us, and after a few years, we opened another shop in the same area," he said. Shah added that as his business grew, he started employing local staff as sales assistants and reduced his presence at the shop to avoid questions from the authorities during inspections. He said he preferred employing locals because hiring foreign sales assistants is complicated and costly. Shah admitted that he is in violation of immigration regulations but said he had no choice as he needed to support his wife and young child in his home country. "To avoid the risk of being detained by the authorities, I only visit the shop for truly important matters. Everything else is handled by my business partners. "I've been living here for over 15 years. Sometimes I go back to my village for a few months, then return here because it's hard to make a living back home," he said. Another foreign businessman, who wished to be known as Raju, said he was determined to start a business here after enduring exploitation by his former employer, who frequently deducted his wages. "I was working as a sales assistant, with a basic salary of RM900, plus commissions, but every month the boss would cut my pay and come up with all sorts of excuses. Even when we made good sales, our salaries were docked. "After three years, I couldn't take it anymore. I ran away and worked at various places to save up money and opened a small computer shop," he said. With the help of a local acquaintance, Raju managed to rent a small shop. Raju also employs four locals to run the shop. Raju said he constantly fears being caught by the authorities but would rather be arrested than continue being treated like "trash" by his former employer. "I just want to help my family by earning money here, even if sometimes I get harassed by the police or immigration officers. I don't want to go back to my village. "Life is even harder there, no jobs, no money. How can we survive? It's better to struggle here in Malaysia, at least we can still work and earn something," he said.
