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The Star
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Retired civil servants lose over RM20mil to scammers
KUANTAN: Over the past three years, online scams saw 302 retired civil servants in Pahang losing more than RM20mil, the state assembly heard. State consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said in 2022, 85 retirees were cheated, incurring losses of over RM8.9mil. In 2023, 102 retirees were duped with losses totalling RM3.7mil while 115 victims recorded losses amounting to RM8.9mil last year. 'From 2022 to 2024, 5,658 other individuals were also cheated through online scams with total losses reaching RM120mil,' he said during the assembly sitting yesterday, Bernama reported. He was responding to a question from appointed assemblyman Datuk Wong Tat Chee, who asked how many people in Pahang had fallen victim to online scams in the past three years and the total losses involving retired civil servants. Meanwhile, state agriculture, agro-based industries, biotechnology and education committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Soffi Abd Razak said the state government has implemented the Pahang Hybrid School pilot project in six schools under the Education Ministry's Digital Education Policy. He said each school was allo–cated five classrooms, bringing the total number of classrooms involved to 30. The schools selected for the project are SM Abdul Rahman Talib and SM Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom in Kuantan, SM Seri Jengka (Maran), SM Padang Saujana (Jerantut), SM Sulaiman (Bentong) and SM Agama Kuala Lipis (Lipis).
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- New Straits Times
RM120 million lost to scammers in Pahang over 3 years
KUANTAN: A whooping RM120 million has been lost to online scams in Pahang by 5,658 victims between 2022 and last year. State Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said, from the total number of victims, 310 were retired civil servants across Pahang who were duped of some RM21.5 million. "In 2022, a total of 1,819 individuals became victims of online scams resulting in losses of RM35 million, followed by 1,994 victims the following year which saw RM46 million losses and last year 1,845 people fell victim with losses RM39 million. "Eighty-seven retired civil servants fell victim in 2022 with losses amounting RM8.9 million followed by 108 people with RM3.7 losses in 2023 and 115 cases were recorded last year with RM8.9 losses," he said when replying to a question from appointed assemblyman Datuk Wong Tat Chee at the Pahang assembly sitting here today. Wong had asked about the number of online scam victims over the past three years, the amount of losses and victims involving government retirees. Meanwhile, in reply to a supplementary question from V. Arumugam (BN-Sabai) on the measures taken by the authorities, Sim said various efforts were done to raise public awareness. "Talks and exhibitions to educate the public, including students, on tactics deployed by scammers were conducted at higher learning institutions and places of worship. The people must be extra vigilant as greed often sees them ending up as victims," he said. Meanwhile, Investment, Industries, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib said the caravan park proposed at Pantai Hiburan in Rompin is still in the discussion stages. "It is developed by the Perbadanan Setiausaha Kerajaan (PSK) Pahang along with a private investor, Helmut Knaus KG Campingpark, and local consortiums. The project also involves the East Coast Economic Region Development Council. "The Housing and Local Government Ministry has set aside RM500,000 for the Rompin district council to build 10 recreational vehicle (RV) plots at the proposed site," he said when replying to a question from appointed assemblyman Mohd Fadzli Mohd Ramly on the project status.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Online scams cost 302 Pahang Govt retirees over RM20m since 2022
KUANTAN: Over the past three years, from 2022 to 2024, online scams have cost retired civil servants in Pahang more than RM20 million, affecting 302 individuals, the Pahang legislative assembly was told today. State Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said that in 2022, 85 retirees were scammed, incurring losses of more than RM8.9 million. In 2023, 102 retirees were duped, with losses totalling RM3.7 million, while in 2024, 115 victims recorded losses amounting to RM8.9 million. 'Over the same period, 5,658 other individuals were also targeted in online scams, with total losses reaching RM120 million,' he said during the assembly sitting at Wisma Sri Pahang. He was responding to a question from appointed assemblyman Datuk Wong Tat Chee, who asked how many people in Pahang had fallen victim to online scams in the past three years, and the total losses involving retired civil servants. Meanwhile, State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Biotechnology and Education Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Soffi Abd Razak, said the state government has implemented the Pahang Hybrid School Pilot Project in six schools under the Ministry of Education's Digital Education Policy. He said each school was allocated five classrooms, bringing the total number of classrooms involved to 30. The schools selected for the pilot project are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abdul Rahman Talib and SMK Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom in Kuantan, SMK Seri Jengka (Maran), SMK Padang Saujana (Jerantut), SMK Sulaiman (Bentong) and SMK Agama Kuala Lipis (Lipis). He was addressing Datuk Mustapa Long (BN–Padang Tengku), who asked for the list of schools and the number of classrooms involved in the pilot phase of the Digital Education Policy, as well as the sources of funding to support the initiative. Mohd Soffi added that the pilot project also includes SMK RPS Betau in Lipis, a Kampung Angkat MADANI school, which has been allocated two classrooms.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Online scams cost 302 Pahang Govt retirees over RM20 million since 2022
KUANTAN: Over the past three years, from 2022 to 2024, online scams have cost retired civil servants in Pahang more than RM20 million, affecting 302 individuals, the Pahang legislative assembly was told today. State Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said that in 2022, 85 retirees were scammed, incurring losses of more than RM8.9 million. In 2023, 102 retirees were duped, with losses totalling RM3.7 million, while in 2024, 115 victims recorded losses amounting to RM8.9 million. 'Over the same period, 5,658 other individuals were also targeted in online scams, with total losses reaching RM120 million,' he said during the assembly sitting at Wisma Sri Pahang. He was responding to a question from appointed assemblyman Datuk Wong Tat Chee, who asked how many people in Pahang had fallen victim to online scams in the past three years, and the total losses involving retired civil servants. Meanwhile, State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Biotechnology and Education Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Soffi Abd Razak, said the state government has implemented the Pahang Hybrid School Pilot Project in six schools under the Ministry of Education's Digital Education Policy. He said each school was allocated five classrooms, bringing the total number of classrooms involved to 30. The schools selected for the pilot project are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abdul Rahman Talib and SMK Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom in Kuantan, SMK Seri Jengka (Maran), SMK Padang Saujana (Jerantut), SMK Sulaiman (Bentong) and SMK Agama Kuala Lipis (Lipis). He was addressing Datuk Mustapa Long (BN–Padang Tengku), who asked for the list of schools and the number of classrooms involved in the pilot phase of the Digital Education Policy, as well as the sources of funding to support the initiative. Mohd Soffi added that the pilot project also includes SMK RPS Betau in Lipis, a Kampung Angkat MADANI school, which has been allocated two classrooms.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Online Scams Cost 302 Pahang Govt Retirees Over RM20 Mln Since 2022
KUANTAN, April 22 (Bernama) -- Over the past three years, from 2022 to 2024, online scams have cost retired civil servants in Pahang more than RM20 million, affecting 302 individuals, the Pahang legislative assembly was told today. State Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said that in 2022, 85 retirees were scammed, incurring losses of more than RM8.9 million. In 2023, 102 retirees were duped, with losses totalling RM3.7 million, while in 2024, 115 victims recorded losses amounting to RM8.9 million. 'Over the same period, 5,658 other individuals were also targeted in online scams, with total losses reaching RM120 million,' he said during the assembly sitting at Wisma Sri Pahang. He was responding to a question from appointed assemblyman Datuk Wong Tat Chee, who asked how many people in Pahang had fallen victim to online scams in the past three years, and the total losses involving retired civil servants. Meanwhile, State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Biotechnology and Education Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Soffi Abd Razak, said the state government has implemented the Pahang Hybrid School Pilot Project in six schools under the Ministry of Education's Digital Education Policy. He said each school was allocated five classrooms, bringing the total number of classrooms involved to 30. The schools selected for the pilot project are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abdul Rahman Talib and SMK Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom in Kuantan, SMK Seri Jengka (Maran), SMK Padang Saujana (Jerantut), SMK Sulaiman (Bentong) and SMK Agama Kuala Lipis (Lipis). He was addressing Datuk Mustapa Long (BN–Padang Tengku), who asked for the list of schools and the number of classrooms involved in the pilot phase of the Digital Education Policy, as well as the sources of funding to support the initiative.
