Prevention of entry, not raids, is the real solution
Reports about immigration raids on foreign workers without valid documents are quite regular these days, reflecting the scale of the issue.
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The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Porn VCDs, fake money among case items destroyed by cops
Brickfields OCPD ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood attends disposal of case items at IPD Brickfields Kuala Lumpur. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Case items worth RM721,239, including pornographic VCDs, counterfeit currency and mobile phones, have been disposed of by police following the conclusion of legal proceedings. Brickfields OCPD Asst Comm Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said the items were seized in raids conducted by the Brickfields Criminal Investigation Department and Commercial Crime Investigation Department from 2017 until this year. 'A total of 138 investigation papers were opened, involving offences such as vice-related activities at massage parlours, illegal gambling and entertainment outlets,' he told reporters at a disposal ceremony here yesterday. ACP Ku Mashariman said the items were disposed of in accordance with legal procedures following the conclusion of trials and sentencing of the suspects. 'This process not only ensures compliance with the law but also helps free up storage space and prevents theft or misuse of case items,' he added. 'One of the major cases involved the seizure of US$400,000 (RM1.6mil) in counterfeit US currency,' ACP Ku Mashariman said. 'We busted a group of foreign nationals last year who attempted to sell the fake notes by offering an exchange to ringgit at lower rates.' The suspects had packaged the forged currency in sealed plastic to make it appear genuine. 'They were later convicted and sentenced to a year and three months in prison,' ACP Ku Mashariman said.
The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Don't be fooled by ‘Datuk Seri'
Lured by fake titles: Chong (front row, second from right) with a few of the victims at the press conference held at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Beware of 'Datuk Seri' asking for money. This was the warning from Datuk Seri Michael Chong, who said his office has received six reports of people being scammed by individuals claiming to have the title. One victim allegedly lost RM400,000 to a particular 'Datuk Seri' who claimed to be running an investment scheme, said Chong, who heads MCA's Public Services and Complaints Department. He urged the public to be extra cautious when approached for business deals, particularly by individuals flaunting dubious titles. 'If someone claiming to be a Datuk Seri is asking for money, that's already a red flag. 'We've received reports and a photo of a man claiming to be a Datuk Seri with 'Ahli Istana Anak Angkat' written on top of his name. 'We've checked with the Istana and there is no such title. It's completely fabricated. 'The complainants lost so much money – the amount varies, with one person investing RM400,000. One of the complainants is herself a Datin,' he said during a press conference at Wisma MCA here yesterday. Chong said the scammer in question is soliciting investments in an illegal money scheme. 'After we interviewed the victims, they admitted they were misled into trusting him because they thought his Datukship is genuine. 'They've now come forward to seek advice from us,' he said. The scammer's state of origin remains unknown, but Chong confirmed that a police report has been lodged. There have also been dubious claims made about an alleged 'Agong quota' for such titles. 'As far as we know, no such quota exists,' he said. The public can verify the legitimacy of honorific titles through the Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa website ( 'Key in the name and if the person truly holds a Datuk title, it will appear. If you're unsure, you can also contact us or Majlis Datuk-Datuk Malaysia (MDDM) for verification.' He said Majlis Datuk Persekutuan Malaysia (MDPM) and MDDM are actively addressing this issue, stressing that impersonating titleholders is a serious offence. 'People don't just misuse the 'Datuk' title, but also 'Datuk Seri' and 'Tan Sri'. So far, no scammer has claimed to be a 'Tun' yet,' Chong added. He said MDDM has been pushing for amendments to Awards Act 2017 (Act 787) to empower police to take swifter action against individuals using fraudulent titles. 'We've been advocating this for years. We understand the proposed changes have gone through the Attorney General's Chambers, and though the process is slow, it is progressing.'
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Three more arrested in Bukit Puchong abduction case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Three more youths have been arrested in connection with the abduction of a man in Bukit Puchong that was caught in a video that went viral this week. Subang police chief Asst Comm Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the suspects, aged between 18 and 19, were picked up in Hulu Selangor and Puchong on Thursday. He confirmed that police also recovered the victim's clothing and mobile phone, The Star reported. All three suspects have been remanded for further investigation. On Tuesday, police had earlier arrested a 32-year-old man in SS19, Subang Jaya, just hours after the kidnapping occurred. The victim, who was with the suspect at the time of arrest, was rescued and found with minor injuries. ACP Wan Azlan said the main suspect has a criminal record and a tattoo linked to an outlawed secret society. 'Preliminary investigation showed that the motive of the abduction is related to debts,' the police official said. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
