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New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RM95 bribe to policeman costs Myanmar restaurant worker RM5k fine
BUTTERWORTH: A Myanmar restaurant worker was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to offering a bribe of RM95 to a policeman in a bid to avoid legal action for riding a motorcycle without a valid licence. The accused, Han Tun, was also ordered to serve two months in jail in default of payment. According to the charge, which was read out in English by a court interpreter before Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah, Han had offered RM95 in cash to Constable Uzairuddin Azizi Che Omar. The money was offered as an inducement for the officer not to take action under Section 26(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which makes it an offence to ride a motorcycle without a valid driving licence. The offence took place at about 6.30pm last Thursday along Jalan Burma here. For the offence, Han was charged under Section 214 of the Penal Code, which provides for a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Deputy public prosecutor Nurnajihatul Idayu Mohd Azuyar appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented. In pressing for a deterrent sentence, Nurnajihatul Idayu urged the court to consider the seriousness of the offence and the need to send a clear message to the public. Han, in pleading for leniency, expressed remorse and appealed for a chance to rebuild his life. Before handing down the sentence, Judge Zulhazmi said corruption was among the most serious crimes, both in Malaysia and globally, and must be addressed firmly. The court then imposed a RM5,000 fine, with a two-month jail term in default.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Saliran records RM2.6mil profit on RM95mil revenue in Q1
KUALA LUMPUR: Saliran Group Bhd reported a revenue of RM95 million and a net profit of RM2.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q25). There are no comparative year-on-year figures as Saliran was only listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia in March this year. The company said the strong performance was mainly driven by contributions from its core supply and distribution segment, which accounted for RM93.9 million or 98.8 per cent of total revenue. The balance of RM1.1 million was generated from the manufacturing segment. Malaysia remained the largest revenue contributor, accounting for RM68.8 million or 72.5 per cent of total sales for the quarter. Profitability wise, Saliran recorded a pre-tax profit of RM4.4 million. Excluding one-off listing expenses of RM0.7 million incurred during the quarter, the normalised pre-tax profit would have amounted to RM5.1 million. Its basic earnings per share stood at 0.69 sen based on the enlarged issued share capital of 382.9 million shares. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, Saliran's revenue decreased slightly as compared to RM95.6 million in the preceding quarter (4Q24). Saliran managing director Liaw Choon Wei is pleased with the financial performance in its first reporting quarter as a listed entity. He said this was a reflection of the resilience of Saliran's business model. "With the support of our co-owned brand THF, we will continue strengthening our market positioning, improving delivery capabilities, and capturing further growth in high-potential markets like Indonesia. "Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic. Saliran is executing its post-initial public offering (IPO) expansion plans, including the establishment of a sales office in Indonesia and the acquisition of new machinery and delivery trucks. As at March 31, 2025, the company utilised RM5.2 million out of the RM21.7 million raised from its IPO.
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Lodging operator fined RM50,000 for power theft in Sibu
The entrance of the Sibu Court Complex. SIBU (May 19): A 45-year-old lodging establishment operator was fined RM50,000, in default five months' imprisonment, by the Sessions Court here today for stealing electricity supplied by Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco) six years ago. Judge Musyiri Peet meted out the sentence after Ting Siew King from Jalan Salim pleaded guilty to an amended charge under Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 50). The offence, committed on Aug 8, 2019, between 9.40am and 1.40pm, took place at a lodging premises located at Lorong Seduan 2 here. According to the facts of the case, several teams from Sesco Revenue Management Division raided the premises on Aug 8, 2020 at about 9am. They detected direct tapping wires on nine electricity meters and found that electrical appliances on the premises were operational, despite digital clamp readings on the cables showing zero consumption. Ting, who is the registered proprietor and business owner of the establishment, is also the registered customer and account holder to the contract of Supply of Electricity with Sesco. He was found to have dishonestly prevented the meter from accurately recording the consumption of electricity supplied. In mitigation, his defence counsel Jacob Wong and Jessie Wong said Ting's guilty plea had saved the court and prosecution's time and cost. They added that it was his first offence, and he had shown remorse and pledged not to repeat the wrongdoing. The court was also told that Ting had fully settled RM95,812.56 in arrears with Sesco in 2023. In passing down the sentence, the judge considered Ting's guilty plea and noted that the offence was committed in 2019, before the amendment of the Electricity Ordinance in 2023, which was only enforced in 2024. Before the amendment, Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap.50) provides a fine of RM100,000 or five years imprisonment or both, upon conviction. After the amendment, the Section provides a fine not exceeding RM200,000 or five years imprisonment or both. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ronald Felix Hardin prosecuted the case on behalf of the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication. Ting settled the fine. Court lodging operator powert theft Sesco
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- New Straits Times
KTMB adds special east coast service for Raya Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has added a special train service to the east coast to accommodate travellers returning home for Hari Raya Aidiladha next month. In a statement today, KTMB said the Ekspres Lambaian Aidiladha will operate with two scheduled services, with 436 tickets available for each trip. "One-way fares are from RM80 to RM95, with premier and superior class seating, superior sleeper coaches options, as well as access to 'chillax' and café coaches," the statement read. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Thursday, May 8, 2025. "The special train will depart from KL Sentral to Tumpat, Kelantan at 11pm on June 5, and make the return journey from Tumpat to KL Sentral at 10.45pm on June 8. It will stop at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kajang, Seremban, Pulau Sebang, Gemas, Bahau, Mentakab, Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Gua Musang, Dabong, Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas and Wakaf Bharu before reaching its final destination at Tumpat. "KTMB remains committed to supporting the government's initiative to expand public transport options by providing special train services to help ease traffic congestion along the east coast routes, which are typically crowded during festive seasons. "This service enables passengers to travel home to their loved ones safely and comfortably. "It also offers an alternative for tourists planning to visit destinations along the east coast. "Passengers are advised to arrive at the station early to ensure smooth security and documentation checks at the boarding gates," the statement said. Tickets are available via the KTM Mobile (KITS) app, KTMB's official website at , or KTMB kiosk machines. – Bernama
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Barnama
Police Bust International Drug Syndicate, Seize Drugs Worth Over RM82 Million
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Police busted an international drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three brothers, and seized various types of drugs worth over RM82 million in three separate raids in Kajang and Cheras on Thursday and Friday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani@Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said in the first raid at a three-storey house in Taman Nadayu, Kajang at 4.30 pm on Thursday, police arrested three local men believed to be the syndicate's masterminds. 'At the time of the raid, the three men, aged between 27 and 39, were caught red-handed packing drugs. Further inspection of the house uncovered 830 packets of syabu (methamphetamine), 56 sacks containing syabu, a plastic basin containing syabu, and various drug-packing equipment,' he said during a press conference, here today. Mat Zani said interrogation of the three suspects led to two more raids at condominium units in Cheras at 1.15 am and 1.50 am the next day, and 95 packs of ketamine, three packets of syabu, and 81 packets of ecstasy powder were discovered. 'The total amount of drugs seized was 2.165 tonnes, comprising 1,986 kilogrammes of syabu, 82 kilogrammes of ecstasy powder, and 97 kilogrammes of ketamine, with an estimated market value of RM82.14 million,' he said. Mat Zani said police have also taken action under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, and seized assets, including four cars owned by the suspects, valued at RM95,000. 'All suspects have been remanded for seven days until May 1 to assist investigations under Section 39(B) of the Dangerous Drugs Act,' he said. He revealed that this was the first seizure of drugs from Latin America, believed to have been intended for local distribution before being resold in South Korea and Japan. 'Based on preliminary information, syabu can fetch up to RM400,000 per kilogramme in South Korea and Japan, much higher than the local market price,' he said adding that initial investigations also revealed that the syndicate smuggled drugs via sea route by declaring them as 'plastic flakes' (raw material for plastic products).
