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New Straits Times
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Man tortured, nearly shot by Cambodia scam syndicate
SEPANG: A young man's dream of securing a high-paying job in Cambodia turned into a nightmare when he was forced to work as a phone scammer. His ordeal worsened when he was tortured and sold to another syndicate after refusing to take part in the scams out of guilt. The 25-year-old victim, who requested anonymity, was eventually rescued thanks to the efforts of the Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO), with the assistance of the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia and local authorities. He returned to Malaysia at midnight via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and revealed that he had nearly been shot for refusing to carry out the fraudulent work. "I was tortured. Then I was sold to another company and almost shot by my boss. My friend was shot in the leg with live ammunition. "They were about to move me when, just in time, Cambodian police raided the place," he said upon arriving at KLIA Terminal 2. Also present were MHO secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim and the victim's mother, Anida Ponirin, 49. The man said that before taking the job offer, he had been working as a bodyguard in Malaysia. He was offered a position in Cambodia by a friend, promising a salary of USD5,000, but upon arrival, his phone and passport were confiscated. To make matters worse, the man from Jengka, Pahang, said his fiancée also fell victim to the same syndicate and was beaten by its members. "My fiancée was beaten badly — she had bruises all over her body. No one could help us. "Before I was rescued, I lost contact with her because she had been moved to a different camp." He urged Malaysians not to fall for overseas job offers, including jobs as bodyguards or offers involving loans, to avoid falling into similar traps. His mother expressed gratitude for her son's safe return and thanked all parties involved in the rescue, hoping other families won't have to endure the same ordeal. Hishamuddin said that when Anida contacted MHO for help, she was advised to file a police report. The organisation then coordinated with the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia, which worked with local authorities to rescue the victim. When asked about the fate of the victim's fiancée, Hishamuddin said efforts were underway to rescue her from the syndicate.
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RM50,000 reward offered for information on Penang Hill animal killings
GEORGE TOWN: A RM50,000 reward is available for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the recent animal killings on Penang Hill. The International Aid for the Protection and Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) has increased the reward to encourage justice. "IAPWA Penang, with the support of reliable and compassionate individuals who stand firmly against cruelty, has increased the reward to RM50,000. "The reward is for those with direct and verifiable information leading to the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in poisoning, killing, maiming, or inflicting cruelty on stray cats, stray dogs, or wildlife on Penang Island, within the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) administrative area. "This reward is offered to show that many in our society do not tolerate acts of cruelty towards animals. It applies to real evidence only, not reposted or viral content, and there is no deadline," it said in a statement on Saturday (July 12) It added that the reward is available to those with information on any case of animal abuse occurring recently or in the past on Penang Hill. To report, contact the MBPP hotline at 04-263 7000 or 04-263 7637, or WhatsApp 016-200 4082. For further enquiries, contact IAPWA in Penang at penang@ or 010-388 3487. On July 6, several animals, including dogs and cats, were found dead—believed to be poisoned—on Penang Hill. Among them were seven dogs, two cats, and five birds found at various locations on the hill.
