Latest news with #515
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Unapproved cosmetic products seized in Kuala Lumpur raids
KUALA LUMPUR: Various cosmetic products and food supplements lacking approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) were seized during raids on two premises in Segambut. The items, intended for online sale via social media platforms, were discovered in an operation led by Bukit Aman's Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA). Director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim stated that the first raid resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old man, believed to be the premises owner, along with two foreign women aged between 28 and 30. Authorities confiscated 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of unapproved products. 'The suspect then led enforcement officers to another location, where an additional 180 boxes and 895 bottles of non-compliant items were seized. The total estimated value of the confiscated goods is RM185,515,' Azmi said in a statement. The operation was conducted in collaboration with MOH and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers. Investigations are ongoing under Regulations 18A and 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. Azmi also revealed broader enforcement efforts, noting that from January to July 16, police conducted 167 raids, arresting 300 individuals for offences including smuggling, illegal trade of controlled goods, and wildlife trafficking. The total seizure value during this period exceeded RM541 million. 'We will continue to strengthen intelligence and operations to curb such illegal activities, ensuring public safety and welfare,' he added. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Cops seize over half a million ringgit worth of cosmetics, supplements
KUALA LUMPUR: Various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without approval from the Health Ministry, stored for online sale on social media platforms, have been seized in two raids in Segambut on Wednesday (July 16). Bukit Aman internal security and public order department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that in the first raid, they arrested a man and two foreign women, aged from 28 to 30, and seized 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements. "A 40-year-old man, who is also the premises owner, then led police personnel to another residence, where we found 180 boxes and 895 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without ministry approval, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM185,515," he said in a statement on Sunday (July 20). He said the operation also involved enforcement officers from the Health Ministry and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), adding that the cases are being investigated under Regulations 18A and 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. Meanwhile, Azmi said that from January to July 16, police carried out 167 raids and arrested 300 people for various offences, including smuggling undeclared goods, leakage of controlled and subsidised goods, sale of imitation weapons, wildlife smuggling and e-waste operations. "The total value of the seizures during that period is estimated at RM541,033,501. We will intensify intelligence-gathering and operations to combat these activities for the safety and welfare of the public," he said. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Various Types Of Cosmetic Products Without MOH Approval Kept For Online Sale Seized
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without approval from the Ministry of Health, stored for online sale on social media platforms, were seized in raids on two premises in Segambut on Wednesday (July 16). Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that in the raid on the first premises, they arrested a man and two foreign women, aged between 28 and 30, and seized 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements that did not have MOH approval. "The 40-year-old man, who is also the premises owner, then led police personnel to another residence, where we found 180 boxes and 895 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without MOH approval, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM185,515,' he said in a statement today.
TimesLIVE
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Xiaomi CEO expects EV business to turn profitable in second half of 2025
China's Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said on Tuesday he expected the company's car business to turn profitable in the second half of the year, according to a company spokesperson. Xiaomi's loss from its smart electric vehicles, AI and other new projects amounted to 0.5bn yuan (R1,242,018,515) in the quarter ended March 31, with its EV business revenue reaching 18.1bn yuan (R44,955,567,300) over the same period. Xiaomi will start selling its second EV model YU7 in July.
Daily Express
07-05-2025
- Daily Express
Businessman's acquittal upheld
Published on: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 07, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: Voo (right) with his counsel Ram (centre) and Prem outside the courtroom. Kota Kinabalu: The High Court affirmed the acquittal of a 44-year-old man charged with misappropriating property. Judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng dismissed the prosecution's appeal against the Magistrate's Court's decision to discharge and acquit Voo Li Kiam of the charge without his defence being called. The Court, in its decision via Zoom, affirmed the lower court's decision. Voo, a businessman, was on Aug 22, 2023 freed of the charge at the end of the prosecution's stage. The charge alleged that Voo fraudulently misused or appropriated for his own use RM41,515 in cash collections belonging to KS Filter Sdn Bhd, between Dec 8, 2018 and Jan 26, 2019, at the company's premises in Inanam. The charge under Section 403 of the Penal Code carries a jail term of between six months and five years, whipping and liability of a fine, on conviction. Voo was represented by counsel Datuk Ram Singh and Prem Elmer Ganasan. Meanwhile, a 21-year-old man was charged with having access to someone else's bank card without permission. Aqasya Zulfiekri, who appeared before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus via Zoom, allegedly had someone else's payment instrument, namely an ATM GX Bank card belonging to Nursafella Wahid, without lawful authority. Aqasya allegedly committed the offence on May 2, this year, at 2.35pm, at a restaurant near here. No plea was taken from the accused, who is charged under Section 424A of the Penal Code. Dzul fixed May 13 for mention and released the accused on a bail of RM1,200 in one surety. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
