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Daily Express
27-06-2025
- Daily Express
Bid to smuggle fuel foiled, three boats detained
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Among the items seized during the operation. SEMPORNA: Marine Police foiled an attempt by three speed boats to smuggle out petrol at the waters of Kampung Batu at 7.14pm on Wednesday. Sabah Region Four Marine Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim, said inspection of the boats led to the discovery of 416 gallons containing petrol. But he said no arrest had been made as the Marine believed that the boats' operators managed to sniff out the presence of the enforcement team. 'All the seizures are estimated worth RM265,638,' he said, adding that investigation would be carried out under the Control of Supply Act 1961. * 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
New Straits Times
18-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Sarawak GOF seizes nearly RM20mil worth of e-waste
KUCHING: The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF), in an integrated operation with other enforcement agencies, seized electronic waste worth almost RM20 million in six raids conducted in the state. Sarawak GOF deputy commander, Assistant Commissioner Rosdi Inai said the "Op Hazard 2.0 Sarawak" operation, conducted between 10am and 9pm on Monday resulted in 20 arrests, involving 13 locals and seven foreigners. He said the local suspects consisted of 12 men and one woman aged between 24 and 58, while the foreigners involved six men and one woman aged between 21 and 32 years. "The six raids were carried out at several locations suspected of carrying out electronic waste processing activities without a valid license. They involved two locations in Kuching, one in Kota Samarahan, one in Sibu and two in Bintulu," he said in a statement today. Further inspection at the locations involved also found several items suspected to be unprocessed electronic waste, worn-out goods and various types of equipment, with an estimated value of RM19,638,213.45. Rosdi said it was also found that the syndicate involved illegally purchased and collected electronic waste from surrounding areas before sending it to the peninsula to be broken down to obtain precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper that could be recycled. "It is understood that this syndicate also operates in remote premises to avoid detection by the authorities," he said. He said all the suspects had been handed over to the police and the Immigration Department, while the seized items were handed over to the Sarawak Department of Environment and the D4 Criminal Investigation Department for further action. – BERNAMA
The Star
18-06-2025
- The Star
S'wak GOF seizes e-waste worth nearly RM20mil
KUCHING: The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) has seized electronic waste (e-waste) worth almost RM20mil in six raids conducted during an integrated operation with other enforcement agencies. Sarawak GOF deputy commander Asst Comm Rosdi Inai said Ops Hazard 2.0 Sarawak conducted from 10am to 9pm on Monday (June 16) resulted in 20 arrests –13 citizens and seven foreigners. He said the local suspects consisted of 12 men and one woman aged 24 to 58, while the foreigners involved six men and one woman aged 21 to 32. "The six raids were carried out at several locations suspected of carrying out e-waste processing activities without a valid licence. "They involved two locations in Kuching, one in Kota Samarahan, one in Sibu and two in Bintulu,' he said in a statement on Wednesday (June 18). Inspection of the locations found material suspected to be unprocessed e-waste, worn-out goods and various types of equipment, with an estimated value of RM19,638,213.45. ACP Rosdi said it was also found that the syndicate involved illegally purchased and collected e-waste from surrounding areas before sending it to the peninsula to be broken down to obtain precious metals such as gold, silver and copper. "It is understood that this syndicate also operates in remote premises to avoid detection," he said. He said all the suspects had been handed over to the police and the Immigration Department, while the seized items were handed over to the state Environment Department and the D4 Criminal Investigation Department for further action. – Bernama
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies Make Brandon Marsh Announcement Before Cubs Game
Phillies Make Brandon Marsh Announcement Before Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If the Philadelphia Phillies believe outfielder Brandon Marsh can break out of a season-long hitting slump, they certainly don't think it will happen on Monday night. Advertisement The Phillies, unsurprisingly, did not start Marsh against Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd. Instead, utilityman Weston Wilson is starting in left, with Johan Rojas continuing to man center field. The move isn't especially surprising, given that Marsh typically gets most of his plate appearances against right-handers. Marsh entered Monday with only four hits, one being a home run, in 22 at-bats against lefties. However, Rob Thomson's decision to keep Marsh on the bench is nonetheless noteworthy. Managers often resort to unconventional lineup moves to get a player going, though it's clear that starting Marsh in a lefty-on-lefty matchup wasn't one the Phillies wanted to test. Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon MarshNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The same applies to snapping losing streaks, such as the Phillies' current seven-game skid. Thomson may have more faith in Wilson, who is 5-for-33 in 18 games, to help the Phillies get back on track. Advertisement Marsh entered Monday hitting .216 with two homers, 12 RBI, and a disappointing .638 OPS in 131 plate appearances. It's unclear what his future holds, though Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb suggested the team consider demoting Marsh to Triple-A and allow him to "reset." As of publication, Marsh remained on the Phillies' 26-man roster. Philadelphia has lost 10 of its last 13 games and sits 4 1/2 games back of the New York Mets in the NL East. Related: Phillies Suggested to Make 'Extreme' Brandon Marsh Move Amid Losing Streak Related: Trade Idea Swaps Phillies' Andrew Painter for $3.85 Million Outfielder This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold up Rs4,000 as dollar dips
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trajectory on Monday, mirroring gains in the international market where the yellow metal rose due to a weaker US dollar and renewed safe-haven demand following the US credit rating downgrade. In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola surged Rs4,000 to settle at Rs342,500, according to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold rose Rs3,429 to Rs293,638. This rally follows Saturday's momentum when gold rose Rs2,400 to hit Rs338,500 per tola, reflecting sustained buying interest and global cues. Analysts note that with the rupee holding relatively stable, gold's local price movements are being closely dictated by international trends and investor sentiment in response to the economic uncertainties abroad. Globally, gold prices drifted higher on Monday, steered by a softer dollar and safe-haven demand after Moody's downgraded the US government credit rating, according to Reuters. Spot gold rose 1% to $3,234.70 an ounce by 1050 EST (1450 GMT). Moody's cut the US rating to "Aa1" from "AAA" on Friday, citing rising debt and interest cost "that are significantly higher than similarly rated sovereigns". "Overall, over the next few months, I think gold is a good safe bet considering the downgrade on the United States. It's still to me a buy-and-hold market," said Bob Haberkorn, Senior Market Strategist at RJO Futures. The US dollar index hit its lowest level since May 8 while Wall Street's main indexes slipped. A weaker US currency makes gold less expensive for other currency holders. Financial markets were also rattled a bit when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that President Trump would impose tariffs at the rate he threatened on April 2 if trading partners did not negotiate in "good faith." "Gold prices remained range bound on Monday, with limited movement observed in the international market," said Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities. Speaking on the day's trend, Agar noted that the metal traded within a narrow $50 band, fluctuating between a high of $3,250 and a low of $3,206. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee registered a slight decline against the US dollar, depreciating 0.04% in the inter-bank market. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the local currency closed at 281.77, down Rs0.11 from the previous session. This follows a modest gain recorded last week, when the rupee appreciated Rs0.05, or 0.02%, closing at 281.66 compared to 281.71 a week earlier.
