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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
RM35 million frozen food seized; 29 held
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: Nora Ahmad Text Size: Abdul Rani showing images of the frozen products seized by PGA Sabah. PAPAR: Frozen food products worth more than RM35 million were seized by the General Operations Force (PGA) Sabah during Ops Taring Chiller, which was conducted simultaneously across 10 districts in the State on Tuesday. The operation from 9am to 10pm also resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals aged between 20 and 60, comprising premise owners and workers. Advertisement PGA Sabah Brigade Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias said the operation aimed to curb the storage and sale of frozen food products that violate regulations, in addition to uncovering various related offences. 'This operation is meant to stop the illegal storage and sale of frozen food products and to detect a range of associated violations. 'As a result, we successfully seized various frozen food items and equipment, including chicken parts, beef, lamb, seafood such as fish, prawns, squid and crabs, as well as other products like potatoes, cheese, meatballs, ice cream and more. 'The seizures were made at frozen food storage premises in 10 districts - Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Sandakan, Tawau, Kunak, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Telupid and Keningau,' he told a press conference at PGA Sabah Brigade Headquarters in Kinarut, Wednesday. The raids also confiscated equipment used in handling frozen products, including chillers, freezers, meat grinders, refrigerated lorries and cold storage containers. 'The total value of all seized items amounts to RM35,452,093.28. 'Initial checks suggest most of the frozen food items are believed to be locally produced but without proper labelling. 'However, it's also possible that some are imported goods that were relabelled or repackaged.' Further inspections uncovered multiple violations, including operating without a business license, breaching Section 15(1) of the Animal Enactment 2015, as well as Regulation 37, Regulation 11, and Regulation 35(1)(B) of the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 under the Food Act 1983. 'Premise operators were also found to have violated Section 102 and Section 103 of the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171), the Trade Licensing Ordinance 1948 (Local Authority Laws), Regulation 10(1) of the Supply Control Regulations 1974 and Section 21 of the Supply Control Act 1961,' he said. Abdul Rani added that the integrated operation was conducted with the cooperation of several agencies, including the Sabah Department of Veterinary Services (JPVS), Ministry of Health (MOH), local authorities (PBT) and the Sabah Department of Agriculture. 'This operation successfully curtailed the unauthorised storage and sale of frozen food and the handling of such products in violation of health and safety standards. 'It will be continued from time to time, and we urge all business operators to comply with the regulations set by the authorities,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
RM35.4 million worth of frozen food seized in massive operation across Sabah
Abdul Rani (left) explains the details of 'Ops Taring Chiller' during a press conference at the Sabah Brigade PGA headquarters in Kinarut. PAPAR (July 16): The Sabah Brigade General Operations Force (GOF seized various types of frozen food worth over RM35.4 million during a large-scale operation conducted simultaneously across 10 districts in Sabah on Tuesday. Sabah Brigade GOF Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias said the 9am to 8pm operation — codenamed 'Ops Taring Chiller' — also led to the arrest of 29 individuals during raids on several storage warehouses and major distribution centres suspected of operating without valid permits and violating multiple food safety and management regulations. The operation involved the Sabah Veterinary Services Department, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Sabah Agriculture Department. 'A total of 29 individuals, including seven women aged between 20 and 60, were detained during the raids at 15 premises across Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Sandakan, Tawau, Kunak, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Tenom and Keningau,' Abdul Rani said at a press conference held at the Sabah Brigade PGA headquarters in Kinarut on Wednesday. Various frozen food products including chicken, meat, seafood, french fries and meatballs were seized, along with logistics equipment such as cold storage rooms, industrial refrigerators, meat-cutting machines and refrigerated lorries. The total value of the seized items was estimated at RM35,452,000, with Kota Kinabalu accounting for the largest seizure — more than RM12 million. Among the offences detected were operating without a valid business licence and violations of several laws, including Section 15(1) of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015, the Food Act 1983, Sections 102 and 103 of the Local Government Act 1976, the Trade Licensing Ordinance 1948, Regulation 10(1) of the Supply Control Regulations 1974, and Section 21 of the Supply Control Act 1961. Further inspections revealed that most of the seized frozen products were locally sourced but had been repackaged without proper labels — a tactic believed to be used to evade detection by the authorities. Abdul Rani emphasized that the operation focused on storage warehouses and distribution centres rather than retail outlets or sales stores. 'Intelligence and surveillance were conducted for two to three weeks before the raids commenced. We moved in as the premises began operations early in the morning,' he said, noting that most of those arrested were warehouse workers and premises owners. He added that similar operations will be conducted to curb activities that breach food safety standards and misuse distribution permits. 'The main objective of this operation is to protect consumer rights, ensure a safe and quality food supply, and eliminate fraud within the national food supply chain,' Abdul Rani stressed.
Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
New childcare spaces planned for the Wellington Place
ABOYNE – New provincial funding is anticipated to bring new childcare spaces online at Wellington Place by 2026. Speaking at county council Thursday morning, social services administrator Luisa Artuso said the county hopes to use the newly introduced Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund (COELCC) to develop new community-based licensed child care spaces, starting with adding 10 to 15 new spaces at the Wellington Place Childcare and Learning Centre. With COELCC funding totalling $2,056,212, Artuso said combining it with $2,062,602 from the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Start-Up Grant provides a good opportunity to fund the expansion and still have some cash remaining for the community to apply for at their discretion. The County of Wellington aims to create 300 CWELCC-supported spaces by the end of 2026. 'It's really exciting to hear that she (Artuso) is working with an architect and looking at a possible extension to the Wellington Place childcare facility,' said Coun. Diane Ballantyne at the meeting. 'Of course, if it comes to fruition and it's 10 to 15 spots, it's certainly not going to solve the problem, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.' Going forward, Artuso said councillors can expect a report at the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee in June, with another update coming to county council by the end of the month. Since the CWELCC funds need to be used by the end of 2026, with priority given to the creation of full-day child care spaces for children from birth to age four, Artuso said they're focused on meeting deadlines, in addition to ensuring the new childcare spaces will have no impact on the tax levy. 'The importance of expediting the projects on time is critical,' said Artuso. In December 2024, 952 spaces were enroled into CWELCC, with another 448 spaces planned and approved for 2025 in Wellington North and Guelph. Out of the existing spaces, 452 are in the city, 146 are in the county and 354 are home-based spaces in Guelph-Wellington. Isabel Buckmaster is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for GuelphToday. LJI is a federally-funded program. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
NBC Sports
18-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million
LOS ANGELES — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor, who played all three outfield spots and second base this season, is owed $13,435,484 from a four-year, $60 million contract he agreed to ahead of the 2022 season. He is due the remaining $9,435,484 of his $13 million salary this season and a $4 million buyout of a 2026 club option. Taylor, who turns 35 in August, was the longest-tenured position player on the roster after backup catcher Austin Barnes was designated for assignment on Wednesday. 'This has been a very emotional week for all of us,' Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. 'Barnesy and C.T. have been in the middle of some huge moments for this organization. Both left an indelible mark on our culture and where we're at at this point, so the decisions were incredibly difficult. 'But with where we are, the division race, the composition of our roster, we felt like this was in the Dodgers' best interest in terms of how to win as many games and put us in position to best win a World Series this year.' Taylor had several big postseason hits for the Dodgers, including a walk-off homer that beat St. Louis in the 2021 NL wild card game, three homers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta and a leadoff homer in the 2017 World Series opener against Houston. But he had only 35 plate appearances this season, batting .200 (7 for 35) with two doubles and two RBIs in 28 games. The emergence of rookie Hyeseong Kim made Taylor expendable, Kim hit .452 (14 for 31) in his first 14 games after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and reached base in nine consecutive plate appearances. 'Beyond just how endearing he is to his teammates, just the energy he brings, the foot speed, the versatility as well, it's just something that adds a lot to our roster and a different look,' Friedman said of Kim. 'No decision is ever made in a vacuum. It's within the context of our roster and where we're at. And he's done a great job.' Acquired from Seattle in a 2016 trade, Taylor revamped his swing with the Dodgers and was a fixture in the lineup from 2017-23, playing six positions and batting .256 with a .779 OPS, 103 homers, 173 doubles and 391 RBIs. Taylor had a neck injury and struggled to find his swing last year, hitting .202 with a .598 OPS and 76 strikeouts in 87 games. 'He is the consummate pro,' Friedman said. 'He came in hungry and wanting to get better and dove in with our hitting guys with our position coaches. He got better in the infield and outfield, and he brought production in the batter's box. 'He was a huge part of so much success that we've enjoyed and can't say enough about the human, the worker, the teammate, the player. He's one of the toughest guys I've ever been around.' Right-hander reliever Kirby Yates was placed on the 15-day injured list, a day after straining a hamstring against the Angels. The Dodgers selected the contract of 33-year-old right-handed reliever Lou Trivino from Oklahoma City. Los Angeles will have to make another roster move early this week when right fielder Teoscar Hernández (groin strain) is activated off the injured list. The Dodgers said Kim will remain on the roster after Hernández returns.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts scores on a hit by Chris Taylor during the seventh inning baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts scores on a hit by Chris Taylor during the seventh inning baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor, who played all three outfield spots and second base this season, is owed $13,435,484 from a $60 million, four-year contract he agreed to ahead of the 2022 season. He is due the remaining $9,435,484 of his $13 million salary this season and a $4 million buyout of a 2026 club option. Advertisement Taylor, who turns 35 in August, was the longest-tenured position player on the roster after backup catcher Austin Barnes was designated for assignment on Wednesday. 'This has been a very emotional week for all of us,' Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. 'Barnesy and C.T. have been in the middle of some huge moments for this organization. Both left an indelible mark on our culture and where we're at at this point, so the decisions were incredibly difficult. 'But with where we are, the division race, the composition of our roster, we felt like this was in the Dodgers' best interest in terms of how to win as many games and put us in position to best win a World Series this year.' Taylor had several big postseason hits for the Dodgers, including a walk-off homer that beat St. Louis in the 2021 NL wild card game, three homers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta and a leadoff homer in the 2017 World Series opener against Houston. Advertisement But he had only 35 plate appearances this season, batting .200 (7 for 35) with two doubles and two RBIs in 28 games. The emergence of rookie Hyeseong Kim made Taylor expendable, Kim hit .452 (14 for 31) in his first 14 games after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and reached base in nine consecutive plate appearances. 'Beyond just how endearing he is to his teammates, just the energy he brings, the foot speed, the versatility as well, it's just something that adds a lot to our roster and a different look,' Friedman said of Kim. 'No decision is ever made in a vacuum. It's within the context of our roster and where we're at. And he's done a great job.' Acquired from Seattle in a 2016 trade, Taylor revamped his swing with the Dodgers and was a fixture in the lineup from 2017-23, playing six positions and batting .256 with a .779 OPS, 103 homers, 173 doubles and 391 RBIs. Advertisement Taylor had a neck injury and struggled to find his swing last year, hitting .202 with a .598 OPS and 76 strikeouts in 87 games. 'He is the consummate pro,' Friedman said. 'He came in hungry and wanting to get better and dove in with our hitting guys with our position coaches. He got better in the infield and outfield, and he brought production in the batter's box. 'He was a huge part of so much success that we've enjoyed and can't say enough about the human, the worker, the teammate, the player. He's one of the toughest guys I've ever been around.' Right-hander reliever Kirby Yates was placed on the 15-day injured list, a day after straining a hamstring against the Angels. The Dodgers selected the contract of 33-year-old right-handed reliever Lou Trivino from Oklahoma City. Advertisement Los Angeles will have to make another roster move early this week when right fielder Teoscar Hernández (groin strain) is activated off the injured list. The Dodgers said Kim will remain on the roster after Hernández returns. ___ AP MLB:
