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Daily Express
17-07-2025
- Daily Express
Contractor charged with cheating
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: The charge under Section 420 of the Penal Code carries a jail term of between one year and 10 years, whipping and liability of a fine, on conviction. Inspector Yusdi Basri, prosecuting, proposed bail at RM5,000. Kota Kinabalu: A 39-year-old woman was charged in the Magistrate's Court here with cheating a woman of RM11,820. Nur Atiqah Jessica, a contractor, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Marilyn Kelvin to cheating Sylvrina S. Motiung of RM11,820 by dishonestly inducing her to hand over the money between Dec 15, 2024 and March 1, this year. Advertisement The charge under Section 420 of the Penal Code carries a jail term of between one year and 10 years, whipping and liability of a fine, on conviction. Inspector Yusdi Basri, prosecuting, proposed bail at RM5,000. Counsel Lim Ming Zoong @ Lawrence, representing Nur, applied for a lower bail amount, citing that she is married and works as a contractor. Marilyn fixed Sept 23 for mention and offered the accused RM1,500 bail in two sureties. In another case, two people were charged with having 1,500ml of Mitragynine - a scheduled poison under the Poisons Act. Mohd Jamil Taib, 33, and Nur Arfidzuan Ajib, 20, allegedly had the Mitragynine, listed in the Third Schedule (Psychotropic Substances) of the Poisons Act 1952, at 3.20pm on July 12 this year, in a house at Kg Gudon, Manggatal. They were jointly charged under Section 30(3) of the Poison Act 1952, which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000, or up to five years, or both, on conviction. Inspector Yusdi Basri, prosecuting, applied for another mention date pending the chemist's report. He objected to bail for Jamil as he is holding a temporary resident identification card (MyKAS) and offered RM5,000 bail for Nur. The court set Sept 23 for mention and ordered Jamil to be remanded further and released Nur on bail of RM1,400 in two sureties. * 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
01-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
UMS Labuan students raise RM3,820 to help stray animals
The UMSKAL students and Veterinary Services Department staff at the presentation of mock cheque. LABUAN (July 1): The community support animal welfare initiative 'Paws of Hope – Spay, Neuter and Feed' has successfully raised RM3,820 through a crowdfunding campaign on the MyStar app in just one month. The project was organized by students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) under the supervision of their Corporate Finance lecturer, Dr Suzillah Binti Sidek. Coordinated by Gayatheri, the project's director, this student-led initiative aims to help stray animals by providing vital care, food and vaccinations. The campaign's official closing ceremony took place on June 12 at the Labuan Veterinary Services Department. From the total funds raised, RM2,065 was allocated to the Veterinary Services Department to cover the cost of spaying, neutering and vaccinating 18 cats. The remaining funds was used to purchase food for stray cats and dogs to support a food bank initiative for animals in need across Labuan. The project also received strong support from the local community including Lawrence Yap, owner of Pet Home Daycare: MaYa, who assisted with animal transport. Yap shared that the initiative deeply touched him, inspired by the memory of his beloved pet, Maya, who had passed away. This loss led him to dedicate his life to helping stray animals as a meaningful expression of love. The closing ceremony also included a symbolic handover of a mock cheque to the Veterinary Services Department and tokens of appreciation for all contributors and partners who had supported the project. Gayatheri expressed her heartfelt appreciation and honor in the collaborative efforts of students, government agencies, NGOs and the local community. 'This project is not just an academic but it is a small initiative that has created a big impact on the lives of stray animals in Labuan. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in making it a success,' she said. The 'Paws of Hope' project is part of the Service Learning Malaysia – University for Society (SULAM) program at UMSKAL, which emphasizes community-based learning while instilling humanitarian values in students.
TimesLIVE
06-06-2025
- TimesLIVE
AFU obtains confiscation order against ex-rangers who killed two rhinos
The Skukuza regional court has granted a confiscation order in favour of the National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in Mpumalanga against two convicted former field rangers who killed two rhinos in December 2018. 'The order, made on Thursday, compels Lucky Mkanzi and Nzima Joel Sihlangu to pay R836,600, plus 11% interest accruing from the date of the poaching of two rhinos,' NPA spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said. The court further directed that R41,820 being held in the SAPS Absa suspense bank account be paid to SANParks to support anti-rhino poaching efforts. Mkanzi and Sihlangu were each sentenced to 20 years' direct imprisonment last year for offences committed between December 25 and 30 2018 in the Skukuza section of the Kruger National Park. At the time of the offences, both were on day shift and had no authorisation to work during the night. During their trial, the prosecution presented evidence showing that the vehicle used in the poaching incident was stationary at the location where the rhinos were killed. Their supervisor testified that neither of the accused had permission to be on night duty. A tracking expert confirmed the movements of the vehicle, placing them at the crime scene, and a police officer testified about a raid on Sihlangu's residence where cash from the sale of rhino horns was found. Both accused were convicted of conspiracy to commit an offence and the illegal killing of two rhinos. 'The AFU plays a vital role in ensuring that criminals do not benefit from their unlawful actions. Through the AFU, the NPA continues to reinforce accountability, uphold the rule of law, and demonstrate that crime has serious financial and legal consequences,' Nyuswa said.
TimesLIVE
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Nissan plans $7bn funding, including loan backed by UK government
Japan's struggling Nissan is considering raising more than ¥1-trillion (R125,794,820,900) from debt and asset sales which would include a syndicated loan guaranteed by the UK government, Bloomberg News said on Wednesday. The country's third-biggest carmaker plans to issue as much as ¥630bn (R78,291,108) worth of convertible securities and bonds, including high-yielding US dollar and euro notes, Bloomberg News said, citing documents it had seen. Nissan is also considering taking out a £1bn (R24,260,850,000) syndicated loan guaranteed by UK Export Finance, the report said. The report said Nissan is also looking at selling part of the stakes it holds in French carmaker and long-standing alliance partner Renault and in battery maker AESC Group, and plants in SA and Mexico. Representatives for Nissan and UK Export Finance did not respond to a request for comment. Bloomberg News cited sources as saying Nissan's board did not appear to have approved the funding proposal yet, leaving it unclear whether it would happen. The proposal was also slated to include the rollover of some debt, the report said. Earlier this month, the company presented a sweeping cost-cutting plan under which it plans to reduce its workforce by around 15% and cut car plants to 10 from 17 globally. Sources told Reuters this month Nissan is considering plans to shut two car assembly plants in Japan and overseas factories, including in Mexico, and stop production in SA as part of its cost-cutting plan. Nissan's shares rose more than 4% after the report but they gave up most of the gains and were last trading up 0.6%.
Edinburgh Reporter
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Jacob Fearnley into Madrid Open first round
Jacob Fearnley claimed a place in the first round proper of the Madrid 1000 tennis tournament on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over experienced clay court campaigner, Hugo Dellion of Bolivia. The Scot did not have it all his own way in the first set against the master of the drop shot and had to save a set point on his serve at 4-5. However, that hurdle cleared there was no looking back as the former Colinton club junior and Merchiston Castle tennis academy prodigy began to hit out and blew his top 100 opponent away. He now waits to see who he will meet in the first round proper but already Jacob is guaranteed prize money of E20,820 and 10 ranking points. With the exception of Jannik Sinner most of the world's leading men are competing in the Spanish capital with British No 1 Jack Draper seeded fifth and Scot Cameron Norrie also in the draw. Norrie faces Spanish wild card Martin Landaluce in round one. Jacob Fearnley after his straight sets victory to reach round one of the Mutua Madrid Open. A stylish volley from Jacob Fearnley in Madrid today. Eyes on the prize; Jacob Fearnley puts away a smash in Madrid today. Photographs courtesy of Alex Harkins and Gerry Reilly. Like this: Like Related
