Star veep denies RM530,000 mining scandal corruption claim
Responding to a Malaysiakini June 28 report, Sabah Youth and Sports Minister Ellron Angin denied receiving an alleged RM530,000 bribe in connection with the corruption scandal.
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New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
MNCF: Cycling is not a rich man's sport, reconsider SST
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia National Cycling Federation (MNCF) hopes the government will reconsider its decision to impose a 10 per cent tax on racing bikes under the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) scheme. MNCF secretary Arif Astaman said the move, which came into effect July 1, will affect development costs in the sport at both the grassroots and high-performance levels. Racing bikes - better known as road bikes - were previously exempted from SST. "There is an unfair perception that cycling is a rich man's sport which in reality is far from the truth," said Arif when contacted today (July 5). "None of the riders in our programmes are from the T5 or T10 (income bracket) families. Those who the authorities perceive to be rich are recreational riders who ride their RM50,000 to RM60,000 super bikes to Pangsun on the weekends. "As soon as the (tax) announcement was made we, the federation, wrote a letter to the Finance Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim), asking for the government to reconsider it. "And if a reversal or reduction in tax is not possible, we have asked the government to consider giving us the power to issue end user certificates (for purpose of tax exemption) for riders under national and state development programmes. "End user certificates have already been implemented by various government agencies and we ask that this power be extended to us as well. "MNCF and the National Sports Council should have the authority to certify riders who are eligible for exemption from the tax when there is a need to buy new bikes for them. "Otherwise, this new tax would cause a significant increase in costs for us to run programmes when in fact, these programmes are partly funded by the government itself. "To add to that, there are no local Malaysian manufacturers or brands which produce racing bikes who need to be protected, such as in the automotive industry." Arif added that the SST levied on racing bikes could cause parents to direct their children to other, more affordable, sports. "Long before this SST on road bikes, other types of bikes such as BMX, folding and mountain bikes as well as items such as helmets, cycling shoes and spare parts have been charged a 15 per cent sales tax," said Arif. "This is less than ideal when we are trying to advocate cycling for all and is something we have asked customs to reconsider for a while now." Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) team principal Sayuti Zahit believes taxation on bikes should be implemented using a tiered system. "I believe bikes under RM10,000, which for the most part only gets you an entry level road bike, should not be taxed," said Sayuti when contacted today (July 5). "The tax should be gradually increased for bikes above that, or perhaps only start taxing once bikes are above RM30,000. "Otherwise, this would place a huge burden on parents who may already be struggling to pay RM3,000 to RM5,000 for a bike for their 13-year-olds who are only starting to get involved in junior programmes." Sayuti admitted that the SST on racing bikes is likely to hit MPC, a UCI continental road racing team, hard. "High-end racing bikes cost a lot of money, especially time trial bikes. A time trial bike that would normally cost us RM70,000 would now cost us RM77,000, that is a lot for us," he said. "Although we do have a sponsorship deal with bike manufacturers, we only get a discount and do not get our bikes for free." While they may sound like simple sports to the uninitiated, road and track cycling racing are both technologically advanced disciplines. A huge emphasis is placed on aerodynamics, structural rigidity, weight saving as well as drivetrain efficiency when producing racing bikes. A decent bike for professional road racing costs in the region of RM40,000 to RM60,000. Time trial bikes cost even more while at the top end are track racing bikes. The Vorteq WX-R track bikes used by the national squad at the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics cost RM20.5 million to develop over the two Olympic cycles and was listed at RM300,000 retail, per bike.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Freelance preacher investigated over distribution of sex videos
PETALING JAYA: A freelance religious speaker is under police investigation for allegedly sharing explicit videos involving his wives and other women, following a report lodged by his second wife. Shah Alam District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, said the report was received at 12 noon on June 16. Following the report, police arrested the complainant's husband and seized two mobile phones and a laptop belonging to the suspect. 'A review of the suspect's mobile phone uncovered several sex videos involving the suspect and his wives, as well as explicit images of other women. 'The suspect was remanded for four days until July 5 and has since been released on police bail pending the completion of investigations,' he said in a statement. Mohd Iqbal said the investigation is being conducted under Section 509 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. He added that if convicted under Section 509 of the Penal Code, the offender could face up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. 'Under Section 233 of the Communications Act, offenders may be fined up to RM50,000, jailed for up to one year, or both, with an additional RM1,000 fine for each day the offence continues after conviction. 'For offences under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, the penalty is a fine not exceeding RM100,' he said. Police have urged anyone with further information to contact Investigating Officer Insp Mira Noraien Norashid at 011-1143 0765. - Bernama
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a woman ride a bike against traffic while using a handphone on the NSE?
A TROUBLING incident on the North-South Expressway has sparked public outcry after a viral video showed a woman riding a motorcycle against the flow of traffic while using a mobile phone. Did such an incident occur as claimed? Verdict: TRUE Police are searching for a woman who rode a motorcycle against traffic while using a mobile phone at KM38 on the North-South Expressway southbound lane, near the Hutan Kampung toll in Alor Setar, Kedah. Kota Setar District Police Chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad, said the incident was detected through a viral video on Facebook on Friday (July 4), reported Sinar Harian. "In the 23-second video, the motorcyclist is believed to be a woman based on the dark clothing worn. "She is seen riding against traffic towards Jitra while holding a mobile phone, ignoring other vehicles coming from the opposite direction," she said in a statement on Saturday (July 5). A police report was made at the Kota Setar police station at 7.34pm on Friday. "Police are currently conducting an initial investigation and seeking cooperation from PLUS to identify the motorcyclist. "Anyone who has information or recognise the individual in the video are urged to contact the Kota Setar Traffic Investigation Officer, Sergeant Mohd Khairulnizam Abdul Aziz, at 011-2835 0767 or the Kota Setar Traffic Police Station at 04-732 1222," she explained. She added that the case is being investigated under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for not conforming to traffic directions and signs. Those convicted under the section can be fined a minimum of RM300 to a maximum of RM2,000 for those who opt to go to court.
