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International Business Times
5 days ago
- International Business Times
13 Men Arrested in Singapore Over Alleged Links to Unlawful Societies
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has arrested 13 men, aged between 23 and 42, for being alleged members of unlawful societies. The Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department conducted an island-wide secret society suppression operation, supported by Jurong Police Division, on May 23 and 24. Over 40 public entertainment, nightlife, and food and beverage venues, as well as over 90 people, were inspected. All 13 people are the subject of current police investigations. Anyone convicted of being a member of an unlawful society under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act 1966 faces up to three years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Between 2022 and 2024, more than 1,300 suspected members of illegal societies were detained. Figures from the Singapore Prison Service also showed that there has been a spike in the number of youngsters jailed for their involvement in secret society activities under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act.
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- AsiaOne
13 men suspected of being members of unlawful societies arrested in island-wide operation, Singapore News
The police have arrested 13 men, aged between 23 and 42, for being suspected members of unlawful societies. The island-wide secret society suppression operation on May 23 and 24 was led by the Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department and supported by Jurong Police Division. Over 40 public entertainment outlets, nightlife establishments, and food and beverage outlets, as well as close to 90 people were checked. Police investigations against all 13 individuals are ongoing. Anyone found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act 1966 shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to $10,000 or both. From 2022 to 2024, more than 1,300 suspected members of unlawful societies were arrested. Figures from the Singapore Prison Service show that there has been a spike in the the number of youngsters jailed for their involvement in secret society activities under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act. [[nid:718585]] syarifahsn@
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Drilling leadership into Johor youth
Mohd Hairi: JYP to involve youngsters from public and private higher education institutions, youth associations and young professionals from various industries. JOHOR government together with the Johor Military Force (JMF) will hold a leadership training programme for 200 youths this year. State youth, sports, entrepreneur development and cooperative committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said the programme called 'Johor Youth Patriot' (JYP) was similar to that of Johor Volunteer Force (JVF). Mohd Hairi said that as the volunteer force's constitution stated that it was only for Johor civil servants, there were no plans to open the organisation to the public. 'However, one of the six main pillars of the 'Maju Johor 2030' agenda is a special focus on youth,' he said. 'The aim is to develop the young generation through 49 strategic initiatives encompassing education, leadership, entrepreneurship, sports and patriotism. 'Among key initiatives is JYP, inspired by the volunteer force and run by Dato' Onn Institute.' Mohd Hairi said the youth patriot programme would train Johor's youngsters in leadership. 'Using a military-based approach, JYP aims to instil discipline, resilience and patriotism. 'The training will be delivered by experienced JMF instructors,' he said. He added that each session would be structured to ensure participants could apply the skills they learn in a practical setting. JYP's target groups, Mohd Hairi said, were youths from public and private higher education institutions, youth associations and young professionals from various industries. The programme will be held over 11 days at Savanna Hill Resort in Ulu Tiram from end August until mid-September, during local college and university semester breaks. 'Those who complete the programme will receive a special certificate,' he said. Earlier, Mohd Hairi explained, 'JVF was founded in 1905 by Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar to train Malay Johor civil servants through military training. 'This was aimed at ensuring civil servants were highly disciplined and efficient in their duties.' JVF is registered with Registrar of Societies Malaysia under Section 7 of Societies Act 1966. Mohd Hairi said this in his reply to Nazri Abdul Rahman (PH-Simpang Jeram) on whether the government had plans to extend JVF to youths. The query was raised during the state assembly sitting at Bangunan Sultan Ismail, Kota Iskandar. In his reply, Mohd Hairi said on March 24, 2021, Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar had decreed the revival of the volunteer force to improve fitness and discipline among government officers. JVF then began to train Johor administrative officers in discipline, survival skills, physical fitness, and basic military knowledge. The training was held together with JMF and later extended to state civil servants. 'The state government began the JVF programme with a course that ran from July 17 to 31, 2022,' he said, adding that the course involved 29 state administrative officers from the 2019 and 2022 hiring intakes. 'The course was designed to produce quality officers with leadership capabilities.' Mohd Hairi announced that this year's JVF programme held with the Civil Defence Force would include emergency and disaster management. 'Training for soft skills would be held from June 9 to 13 at the Southern Region Civil Defence Training Centre in Kluang.' Trainers, he added, would have completed the JMF self-identity and physical fitness enhancement course.
The Star
7 days ago
- The Star
Sandakan police intensify crackdown on undocumented migration in joint operation
Several undocumented migrants detained during Ops Poket are escorted by enforcement officers to the Sandakan district police headquarters for further action. SANDAKAN: Police in Sandakan are stepping up efforts to combat undocumented migration and criminal activity through joint operations with other enforcement agencies in the district's urban centre. A total of 16 undocumented migrants were arrested over two days during Ops Poket—an integrated operation involving the Immigration Department, Sandakan Municipal Council, and the National Registration Department. Acting Sandakan OCPD Supt Ramasamy Kuppan said 11 foreign nationals were detained on Tuesday (May 27) morning during checks in the town centre. "They were arrested under the Immigration Act 1959/63 for offences including failure to produce valid travel documents and overstaying, as well as under the Societies Act 1966 for involvement in unregistered organisations," he said in a statement on Thursday (May 29). Another five foreigners were arrested on Wednesday (May 28) evening during a similar operation at the Sandakan central market. 'All individuals have been brought to the Sandakan district police headquarters and Immigration Department for further action,' Ramasamy added. He said police would continue working with other agencies to carry out such operations to ensure public safety and maintain order.
Daily Express
26-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Concern over status of Kota Kinabalu Senior Citizens Association
Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: 'We have challenged them to hand over the accounts, or engage a third party to conduct an independent review,' said Wong. Kota Kinabalu: Members of the Kota Kinabalu Senior Citizens Association have expressed concern over suspected financial discrepancies and the potential closure of KKSCA. Ballroom dancer Wong Nyuk Min said the Registrar of Societies (JPPM) had issued a warning to KKSCA on May 23, 2024, advising them to address three areas of non-compliance. This followed an inspection carried out by JPPM under Sections 63 and 64 of the Societies Act 1966, he said. Following this, Wong has decided to contest the presidency during the association's biennial election on April 26, 2025, vowing to restore proper governance. He will be contesting against Tony Lai, who is aligned with the incumbent President Robert Chang, who is not seeking re-election. 'The incumbent team has not been transparent about the association's financial status. 'We have challenged them to hand over the accounts, or engage a third party to conduct an independent review,' said Wong. He said many members were unhappy with the current committee, which allegedly caused division within the association. According to him, JPPM found the incumbent committee's notice for the general meeting was not in accordance with the constitution. They had also failed to submit the annual return for 2023 to JPPM and did not apply for approval of a property officer, he added. Failure to comply with the constitution and the Act would mean possible closure, he said. Former accountant Stephen Tsen has been nominated to contest the vice president's post. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
