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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Indonesian man arrested for sexually harassing lover's teenage daughter
KLANG: Police have arrested an Indonesian man for allegedly sexually harassing the teenage daughter of his lover. South Klang police chief Assistant Commissioner Ramli Kasa confirmed the case, adding that the 42-year-old man was arrested on May 30. "We have remanded the suspect to facilitate further investigations under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act for physical sexual assault on a child. "Those convicted could face imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years and shall also be liable to whipping," he said when contacted today. The couple are believed to have engaged in sexual intercourse in front of the 17-year-old girl. According to a report by a Chinese language news portal, the girl's mother had also sent sexually explicit videos to her daughter, intending to incite her to satisfy her lover's perverse desires. The China Press reported that in April, the girl was awakened in the middle of the night on several occasions by her mother. The woman allegedly allowed her boyfriend to enter her daughter's room and grope her while she was in bed. After enduring the sexual harassment for over two months, the girl finally sought help from the Ketam Island Village Management Committee to lodge a police report. The girl also provided a written record of the harassment she suffered from her mother and boyfriend to the police, requesting a thorough investigation. When asked about the allegations made against the girl's mother, Ramli said they would investigate all the testimony given to facilitate prosecution. "There are certain details that cannot be divulged at this juncture as it could disturb the process of investigation and prosecution," he said.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Zahid: Amendments to Aboriginal Peoples Act by year's end
PUTRAJAYA: The amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 aimed at restoring the rights of the Orang Asli will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat by the end of this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this follows engagement sessions conducted by the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) with the relevant stakeholders. "We want the struggles of Orang Asli activists not only to be acknowledged and addressed, but we want to recognise the aspirations of the new generation of Orang Asli. "This is especially important for those who have pursued higher education up to the doctoral level, as they view the rights of the Orang Asli as something that must be restored and further strengthened," he said. Zahid said this to reporters after the One-Year Retreat Session after the 2024 Bumiputera Economic Congress. Last year, Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor had said an amendment to the Federal Constitution concerning the interests of the Orang Asli was expected to be tabled by 2027 at the latest. Ramli, who is Cameron Highlands member of parliament, had said the constitutional amendments would address two key matters. The proposed changes would clarify that the responsibility for the care of the Orang Asli falls under both federal and state governments, covering areas such as land rights, forestry and community welfare. Ramli, who is the first Orang Asli MP from the peninsula in the country, had also expressed hope that the proposed amendments to the act would receive the required two-thirds majority support in the Dewan Rakyat.
Business Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Malaysia partners with banks to boost investments in Johor special economic zone
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia is partnering with financial institutions to drive investments and financing support for its special economic zone in the southern state of Johor, the economy minister Rafizi Ramli said on Monday. The banks' presence is key to galvanise private sector participation by pooling capital and commerce, Ramli told the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone dialogue, aimed at fostering strategic ties among governments, banks and investors. A blueprint for the zone bordering Singapore is to be launched at the end of the year, Ramli said, adding, 'It will be a roadmap outlining the long-term vision, strategic aspirations, and investment opportunities.' Letters of intent were signed with Bank of America, HSBC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, CGS International Securities, Maybank and CIMB Bank, he added, while talks were still being held with a European-based bank. He gave no details of the agreements or financial commitments. Malaysia and Singapore set up the special economic zone in January, looking to boost investment and ease the movement of goods and people between the neighbours. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 8.30 am Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Sign Up Sign Up Malaysia has said it was targeting 50 projects in the zone within the first five years, along with the addition of 20,000 skilled jobs. It will establish and manage an infrastructure fund to support companies looking to set up in the zone, while Singapore will establish its own fund to smooth investments and support companies from the city-state operating there. Johor state chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who attended the event, said RM27.4 billion (S$8.3 billion) of total approved investment was secured in the first quarter of 2025, with RM23 billion more in the pipeline. 'If these numbers hold, we believe Johor will exceed RM50 billion to RM60 billion in total investments in 2025, surpassing last year's RM48.5 billion,' he said. REUTERS
The Star
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
AGC reviewing new home detention law
A rousing start: Ramli (seated centre) and Saifuddin (on Ramli's right) witnessing the launch of the celebration at the Esplanade in George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star GEORGE TOWN: A draft to amend the Prisons Act and introduce a new law on home detention is currently under review by the Attorney General's Chambers before being tabled in Parliament. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move would pave the way for implementing home detention as an alternative to imprisonment, especially for remand detainees and those convicted of non-serious offences. 'We will table it this year. At the policy level, it has been approved by the Cabinet. 'It is now at the stage where the Attorney General's Chambers is developing the amendment matrix,' he said after launching the 235th Prisons Day celebration in Jalan Padang Kota Lama yesterday. Saifuddin said the new Prisons Act would provide a legal framework for a more humane approach to home detention, helping to ease prison overcrowding while allowing inmates to serve their sentences within the community. 'Our current imprisonment rate is 245 per 100,000 population, compared to the global average of 145 per 100,000. 'We currently have 81,000 inmates, with 27,000 of them on remand. 'If we can filter and target those involved in minor offences, they can serve their detention at home while wearing monitoring devices,' he said. He said about 6,000 inmates were already serving their sentences in the community and the rehabilitation approach had shown positive results. 'We are shifting from a punitive model to one focused on correction and rehabilitation. 'There is a stark difference in recidivism rates, where 12 out of every 100 incarcerated individuals reoffend, compared to just one in 800 among participants in community-based programmes.' He said the government also planned to amend the Compulsory Attendance Order Act to expand its scope to include those serving up to 10 years in prison, compared to the current limit of three to four years. Saifuddin said the Step Up initiative, supported by the private sector to employ inmates through reintegration programmes, had also received strong interest. 'More than 1,225 companies participated, with some hiring 10, 30 or even up to 100 of our prospects. 'They do not need to pay levies or visa fees, and these prospects can contribute to their families,' he said. Earlier at the celebration, various exhibitions and performances, including police combat demonstrations and drama plays, were held before hundreds of visitors. Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib was present to grace the event. In his speech, Saifuddin said the Prisons Department is prepared to train 10,000 inmates this year to work in critical industries, reducing reliance on foreign labour in key sectors.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Ensuring agility of economy
Show of respect: Ramli (second from left) inspecting the guard of honour mounted by the Federal Reserve Unit of the police during the opening of the state assembly sitting. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star GEORGE TOWN: Newly-appointed Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib welcomes the state's various initiatives for sustainable and future economic progress. One such initiative is Penang Silicon Design @5km, a strategic move to bolster the integrated circuit (IC) design sector and accelerate the growth of the state's semiconductor ecosystem. Other key projects include Penang IC Design and Digital Park, Penang Chip Design Academy and Silicon Research and Incubation Space, aimed at creating high-value jobs and attracting investments from leading global technology companies. Ramli said the state's gross domestic product (GDP) of RM116bil was driven by two major sectors – services and manufacturing. 'The dependence on these high-impact sectors makes the state's economy more agile in facing external challenges and global uncertainties. 'Penang is proud to remain among the top-six major contributors to the 73% share of the national GDP. 'The state also recorded the highest GDP per capita at RM72,586. 'In 2023, Penang achieved 3.3% economic growth. 'On international trade, Penang recorded a trade volume of RM788.1bil in 2024, an increase of 11.6% compared with RM696.7bil in 2023,' he said before opening the state legislative assembly sitting yesterday. As the new head of state, Ramli expressed his appreciation for the state's commitment to strengthening Islam. He said Penang had invested RM6mil in the construction of two mosques – Masjid Papan Kampung Pertama and Masjid Bandar Cassia. 'Several other mosque projects are also in progress, including Masjid Sungai Kechil, Masjid Bandar Putra Bertam, Masjid Taman Sungai Dua Utama and Masjid Mengkuang Titi,' he said. Another notable development, Ramli said, is the KITAB Smart City Campus in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. The project to be built on 7ha wakaf land will feature a mosque and Islamic centre, commercial hub, student dormitories and administrative and academic facilities of the Penang International College of Technology. Ramli also thanked the Federal Government for its continued support of major infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and improve mobility for the people of Penang. He said two new Bills, namely Penang Water Supply Authority Bill 2025 and Penang Water Supply Bill 2025 will be tabled during the state assembly proceedings.
