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The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
Pahang KPDN seizes 1,100 illegal LPG tanks worth RM171,687
KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Pahang seized more than 1,100 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth RM171,687 during a raid in Jalan Manchis, Bentong. The operation, codenamed Ops Gasak, was conducted by seven enforcement officers following a month-long surveillance. Pahang KPDN director Jezlily Jamaluddin stated that the premises was suspected of conducting wholesale LPG sales without a valid licence. 'Based on the documents presented, the premises owner's LPG wholesale licence had expired,' he said in a statement. Further investigations revealed that the LPG was meant to be delivered to a location in Mentakab but was redirected to an address not matching the invoice. Authorities also confiscated three lorries valued at RM450,200, believed to be used for storage and delivery, along with related documents. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Unlicensed LPG wholesaler raided, RM621,887 in goods seized
KUANTAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in Pahang raided a business premises here for allegedly selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in bulk without a valid licence, seizing goods worth RM621,887. Director Jezlily Jamaluddin said the enforcement was carried out under Ops Gasak 2025 at a premises in Jalan Manchis following a month-long intelligence operation. "A total of 1,105 LPG cylinders were seized, consisting of 12kg, 14kg and 50kg tanks, with an estimated value of RM171,687. Three lorries were also confiscated, worth about RM450,200," she said in a statement. Jezlily said the outlet's wholesale LPG licence had expired. Preliminary investigations also found that the LPG cargo, which was supposed to be delivered to another premises in Mentakab, Temerloh, was diverted elsewhere, in breach of the invoice route.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Oil and gas consultant loses RM2.7m in investment scam
IPOH: An oil and gas consultant lost over RM2.7 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme advertised on a website. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 37-year-old man lodged a police report on June 29 at the Ipoh district police headquarters, claiming he had been scammed through an online investment platform known as 'Nova 88.' Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim registered an account on the website in April 2023 through a contact, now the main suspect, whom he had met via WhatsApp. Convinced by the suspect, the victim made an initial deposit of RM30,000 into a provided account number and was then given a user ID and password to monitor the supposed investment. 'Between Jan 5, 2024, and May 20, 2025, the victim made 136 fund transfers to seven different accounts, totalling RM2,701,687. The funds came from his savings and contributions from family members,' Noor Hisam said in a statement on Tuesday (July 1). He said the victim realised he had been duped when each attempt to withdraw his purported profits required additional payments. To date, he has been unable to access any returns, with the suspect offering numerous excuses before eventually becoming unreachable. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Noor Hisam advised the public to avoid any form of investment offered through unlicensed, unregistered, or unregulated websites. 'Such investments carry high risks and can lead to significant financial losses. Always verify the background of any investment company with recognised authorities such as Bank Negara Malaysia or the Securities Commission,' he said.
New Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Oil and gas consultant scammed of RM2.7 million in fake investment scheme
IPOH: An oil and gas consultant lost over RM2.7 million to a fraudulent online investment scheme through a website to which he was introduced. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 37-year-old victim lodged a report on June 29 after realising he had been deceived over a period spanning more than a year. He said that in April 2023, the victim was introduced to the investment platform via a contact he met on WhatsApp. "Trusting the individual, he registered an account on the website and began depositing funds with the expectation of high returns. "The victim initially deposited RM30,000 and was given login credentials to monitor his investments. "Between Jan 5, 2024, and May 20, 2025, he proceeded to make 136 transactions to seven different bank accounts, totalling RM2,701,687," he said in a statement. Noor Hisam added that the funds were sourced from both the victim's personal savings and family contributions. "However, red flags began to emerge when the victim was repeatedly asked to make additional payments each time he attempted to withdraw his so-called profits. "To date, he has been unable to retrieve any of the promised returns, and the suspect (who introduced the victim to the scheme) has become unreachable," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Noor Hisam warned the public to remain cautious of unregulated online investment platforms, especially those promoted through social media or messaging apps. "These schemes are often not regulated by recognised authorities and pose a high risk of financial loss," he said. He said potential investors should verify the legitimacy of any investment company with relevant bodies, such as Bank Negara Malaysia or the Securities Commission Malaysia, before parting with their money.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
Johor Customs thwarts bid to smuggle nearly RM1 million worth of drugs using courier service
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt by a drug distribution syndicate using a courier service to smuggle drugs, weighing 10.194 kilogrammes, and worth RM955,687, here in April. Its director, Aminul Izmeer Mohd Sohaimi said that in an operation conducted at 3.35 pm on April 23, the enforcement team inspected two suspicious parcels from Hong Kong at a mail and courier centre here. 'The results of the inspection on each box found two packets of candy placed on top of a white bottle containing a black liquid. 'Initial tests on the black liquid revealed a type of morphine,' he said at a press conference here today. Aminul Izreer said the two boxes were addressed to a named person at a double-storey terrace house in Pulai, Johor, and the packages were declared as food items. However, the ownership status of the house is still under investigation, and efforts to track down the syndicate and the owner of the parcels are being actively carried out. He also said that this year alone, five cases of drug trafficking using couriers have been recorded in the state, and these cases also involved drugs such as marijuana. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
