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Rakyat Post
3 days ago
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Chinese Tourists Face F-Bomb Over RM5 Photo Payment In Front Of KLCC
Subscribe to our FREE The iconic Petronas Twin Towers have become ground zero for yet another ugly confrontation between illegal street photographers and international visitors, with a Chinese tourist bearing the brunt of a profanity-laced tirade over a measly RM5 photo fee. In a viral video circulating on social media, the incident unfolds like a bad tourism nightmare: a Chinese visitor uses the services of one of KLCC's notorious street photographers, clearly stating that they want just one photo for RM5. Simple enough, right? Wrong. When the session wrapped, the photographer apparently expected more cash. The tourist stuck to the original deal. That's when things went nuclear. The photographer, clearly not having his best day, unleashed a stream of profanity at the bewildered tourist, reportedly dropping the mother of all curse words. Dekat KLCC, pelancong dari China kena marah sebab ambil satu gambar je? 😳 — ًِ (@bckupacc99) From F-Bombs to Financial Bombs: The RM860 Thai Tourist Trap Malaysians were quick to slam the photographer's behaviour, calling it a national embarrassment that tarnishes the country's reputation. This isn't some isolated incident of bad customer service. These unlicensed photographers have turned KLCC into their personal ATM, with previous victims including a Thai tourist who was charged a staggering RM860 for 43 photos – that's about RM20 per shot for what amounts to amateur iPhone photography. The Thai tourists' experience was particularly brutal – they were essentially held hostage by the pricing scam with no intervention from local authorities, leaving them feeling completely helpless and ripped off. From selfie struggle to scam: Tourist learns expensive lesson at Twin Towers. — The Rakyat Post (@therakyatpost) Rinse, Repeat, Rip-Off: The KLCC Photo Scam Playbook Despite mounting complaints and viral videos exposing their tactics, these photographers continue operating around Malaysia's most famous landmark. They've been trying to rebrand themselves, denying they're 'gangsters or conmen' while continuing the same predatory practices. The pattern is always the same: approach tourists, offer photo services, and then either demand inflated prices or throw tantrums when customers stick to the agreed-upon rates. It's turned what should be a memorable tourist experience into a potential minefield. In a major enforcement sweep on 27 July, authorities fined nearly 30 unlicensed freelance street photographers operating near KLCC a total of RM60,000 for conducting business without valid permits. For international visitors, the message is clear: when visiting KLCC, perhaps stick to selfies. At least your phone won't curse you out in multiple languages over RM5. READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Malay Mail
03-08-2025
- Malay Mail
AI scams are getting real: Here are the cases happening in Malaysia that you should know about
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Scams used to be easy to spot — all it took was some bad grammar, a weird link, or a dodgy phone call. But in today's digital era, fraudsters are using artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate people we know and trust in order to steal money or personal data. Malay Mail has compiled some of the real-life scams behind AI-powered fraud wave: Voice-cloning scams via phone or WhatsApp In May this year, a woman in Selangor lost RM5,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated voice cloning scam that used AI to mimic her employer's voice, The Rakyat Post reported. The incident occurred during a routine workday at a local shop when the company phone rang repeatedly. On the line was someone who sounded exactly like her boss and he requested several Touch 'n Go (TnG) PINs, claiming it was an urgent matter. It wasn't the first time he had made such requests, so she didn't hesitate. The woman quickly went from one convenience store to another, purchasing RM5,000 worth of TnG top-up codes and sending them as instructed. Then the line went dead. When she eventually managed to contact her real boss through a different channel, he confirmed he had never made the call. His phone had been off the entire time. Police later confirmed it was an AI-driven scam. As of 2024, The Star had reported at least three AI voice scam cases where victims lost thousands of ringgit. In Kuala Terengganu, a travel agent lost RM49,800 after receiving a highly convincing phone call from someone who sounded exactly like her close friend. Believing her friend was in urgent trouble, she transferred the money without hesitation. In Kuala Lumpur, a 26-year-old interior designer was scammed out of RM3,000 in a similar incident, where the caller impersonated a trusted contact using AI-generated audio. In Penang, a 50-year-old housewife fell victim to the same tactic, losing RM4,800 after speaking with a familiar-sounding voice on the other end of the line. Last year, the police investigated 454 fraud cases involving deepfake technology, with total reported losses amounting to RM2.72 million, according to Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. He said these scams frequently involve the use of AI-generated voices to impersonate family members, friends, or acquaintances, often via WhatsApp voice calls or messages. Scammers typically claim to be in urgent need of help and request money through bank transfers or prepaid top-up PINs Deepfake video investment scams featuring VIPs Scammers are now leveraging AI to produce highly convincing videos of politicians, business leaders, and celebrities to trick victims into bogus investment schemes. These AI-generated deepfake videos commonly feature well-known figures including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, tycoon Tan Sri Robert Kuok, former chief justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, and Capital A Bhd CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, appearing to endorse fake investment opportunities and quick-money schemes. Even the monarchy wasn't spared — on July 10, the Johor Royal Press Office issued a public warning after detecting an AI-generated deepfake video of His Majesty Sultan Ismail, King of Malaysia on Facebook, falsely promoting an investment scheme. The palace reminded the public that impersonating the King is a serious offence and urged people not to fall for these scams. On Saturday (July 5), MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said Malaysians lost a staggering RM2.11 billion to such scams last year, with 13,956 cases reported. 'The AI-generated videos look so real that people can't tell the difference. Anyone watching would think it is the prime minister himself asking the public to invest, unaware that it's an AI-generated fake.' Chong was quoted as saying by News Straits Times. He also said 85 per cent of victims were convinced to invest after watching fake promotional videos featuring seemingly genuine endorsements from public figures. Recommended reading:
AsiaOne
31-07-2025
- General
- AsiaOne
37 tonnes of trash removed from JB hoarder's home; 'mountain' cleared by 50 volunteers, Malaysia News
Fifty volunteers gathered outside a home in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Sunday (July 27) — and proceeded to move a 'mountain'. An excavator, nine lorries and 50 volunteers from various organisations within the community were required in the undertaking, Oriental Daily reported. Around 37 tonnes of trash hoarded in an elderly man's home along Jalan Sutera 6 were disposed of, according to a Facebook post by Johor Bahru City councillor Chan San San that day. In her posts documenting the clean-up works, Chan shared photographs and videos of the effort, showing how garbage was overflowing from the home of the 76-year-old retired teacher, spilling onto the street. The elderly man's hoard of belongings, including bags of trash, trolleys, egg cartons, pails and more, had accumulated within his home, building a heaping mountain of garbage that reached the ceiling of his two-storey terrace. This was the result of two decades of hoarding, Malaysian publication The Rakyat Post reported on Tuesday (July 29). In multiple videos posted by Chan, volunteers can be seen sorting through the man's trash by hand, tossing things into garbage bins that were quickly overflowing. Meanwhile, the elderly hoarder attempted to salvage what he could, taking small objects out from the bins even as they were loaded onto lorries by the excavator. He was also advising volunteers on what he wanted to keep or sell, prompting Chan to comment in the video: "Actually, he knows where he keeps all his things." She added: "We'll return the money we get from selling off some these items to [the elderly hoarder]… our main focus today is to clear the rubbish. There's really too much." Chan also wrote in her post that this effort began when she was contacted by fellow councillor Sally Ng to gather volunteers to clean up the man's home. Describing it as a "hell of a task", she highlighted the difficulty of dealing with the terrible odour emanating from the home as well as a possibility that the elderly man might suddenly change his mind, possibly harming others or himself. "Today, 32 tonnes of trash and five tonnes of recyclables have been collected," she said, adding that she broke her own personal record for cleaning up a hoarder's home. An infamous hoarder Chan also revealed in a later post that the hoarder's home had already garnered infamy with the Johor Bahru City Council. "The owner often acts unexpectedly, hurting people or using sharp weapons to threaten workers and volunteers," she wrote. According to Chan, his home had been cleared several times before, but the elderly hoarder was a repeat offender whose temper would scare away volunteer groups. She explained that she had decided to clear the items because of the danger that they posed to the neighbourhood, highlighting that some residents had already been hospitalised due to dengue. She also shared that the elderly hoarder had initially agreed to the cleanup, but began cursing and swearing at them for losing his belongings after they had completed the task. "He called us liars," Chan recalled. "But everything is as expected, and we won't care about what he says. "Next, we will act in accordance with the law to prevent something like this from happening again!" Addressing members of the public, Chan also advised against pitying or sympathising with the elderly hoarder. "It's his neighbours who you should take pity on for having to tolerate the terrible smells and live with snakes and rats for so many years," she wrote. Chan added that the Johor Bahru Town Council may decide to admit the elderly hoarder into a care home in the future, if necessary. [[nid:718886]] khooyihang@
AsiaOne
30-07-2025
- General
- AsiaOne
37 tonnes of trash removed from JB resident's home; 'mountain' cleared by 50 volunteers, Malaysia News
Fifty volunteers gathered outside a home in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Sunday (July 27) — and proceeded to move a 'mountain'. An excavator, nine lorries and 50 volunteers from various organisations within the community were required in the undertaking, Oriental Daily reported. Around 37 tonnes of trash hoarded in an elderly man's home along Jalan Sutera 6 were disposed of, according to a Facebook post by Johor Bahru City councillor Chan San San that day. In her posts documenting the clean-up works, Chan shared photographs and videos of the effort, showing how garbage was overflowing from the home of 76-year-old retired teacher, spilling onto the street. The elderly man's hoard of belongings, including bags of trash, trolleys, egg cartons, pails and more, had accumulated within his home, building a heaping mountain of garbage that reached the ceiling of his two-storey terrace. This was the result of two decades of hoarding, Malaysian publication The Rakyat Post reported on Tuesday (July 29). In multiple videos posted by Chan, volunteers can be seen sorting through the man's trash by hand, tossing things into garbage bins that were quickly overflowing. Meanwhile, the elderly hoarder attempted to salvage what he could, taking small objects out from the bins even as they were loaded onto lorries by the excavator. He was also advising volunteers on what he wanted to keep or sell, prompting Chan to comment in the video: "Actually, he knows where he keeps all his things." She added: "We'll return the money we get from selling off some these items to [the elderly hoarder]… our main focus today is to clear the rubbish. There's really too much." Chan also wrote in her post that this effort began when she was contacted by fellow councillor Sally Ng to gather volunteers to clean up the man's home. Describing it as a "hell of a task", she highlighted the difficulty of dealing with the terrible odour emanating from the home as well as a possibility that the elderly man might suddenly change his mind, possibly harming others or himself. "Today, 32 tonnes of trash and five tonnes of recyclables have been collected," she said, adding that she broke her own personal record for cleaning up a hoarder's home. An infamous hoarder Chan also revealed in a later post that the hoarder's home had already garnered infamy with the Johor Bahru City Council. "The owner often acts unexpectedly, hurting people or using sharp weapons to threaten workers and volunteers," she wrote. According to Chan, his home had been cleared several times before, but the elderly hoarder was a repeat offender whose temper would scare away volunteer groups. She explained that she had decided to clear the items because of the danger that they posed to the neighbourhood, highlighting that some residents had already been hospitalised due to dengue. She also shared that the elderly hoarder had initially agreed to the cleanup, but began cursing and swearing at them for losing his belongings after they had completed the task. "He called us liars," Chan recalled. "But everything is as expected, and we won't care about what he says. "Next, we will act in accordance with the law to prevent something like this from happening again!" Addressing members of the public, Chan also advised against pitying or sympathising with the elderly hoarder. "It's his neighbours who you should take pity on for having to tolerate the terrible smells and live with snakes and rats for so many years," she wrote. Chan added that the Johor Bahru Town Council may decide to admit the elderly hoarder into a care home in the future, if necessary. [[nid:718886]] khooyihang@
South China Morning Post
23-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Malaysian security guard counts cost of viral knockout by MMA coach: ‘I was embarrassed'
A security guard in a block of flats in Malaysia thought he had the upper hand when he challenged a resident smaller than him, not realising the man he had picked on was a mixed martial arts (MMA) coach. Not only did Muhammad Alim Muhamad Adnizam, 24, end up having to get stitches, he had to watch his embarrassing knockout go viral. In addition, he was reassigned to another building and counted himself lucky he did not lose his job, the New Straits Times newspaper reported on Tuesday. In the video of the street brawl on July 10, Alim can be seen aggressively provoking another man, later identified as 22-year-old amateur MMA fighter Tony Lim, to a fight. 'Are you a boy or a girl? Hit me if you're a man,' he taunts Lim, even striking his own head at one point and calling Lim a pondan (transvestite). While Lim appears calm at first, Alim then starts taking off his watch and clothes – an indication that he is ready to fight. As punches are thrown, Lim acts quickly and subdues Alim in a chokehold but is told by another security guard to let Alim go. Alim picks himself up and challenges Lim to continue fighting but is knocked out in one punch, which sends him reeling against a metal pole. Lim told The Rakyat Post news portal on Thursday that the ill feelings started about two weeks before the fight, when he intervened to help an elderly resident who was being attacked by Alim.
