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The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Jail, caning for Singapore man who had 285 child porn videos showing over 400 children, including infants
SINGAPORE: A police raid on a digital marketer's home in May 2022 uncovered 285 sexually explicit videos showing over 400 children in his possession. The videos include those involving infant boys below a year old. Investigations revealed that Danial Abdul Rahman had shared such content with others via Twitter and Telegram, but did not receive any money for doing so. On July 14, the 31-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to three years and a month in jail, and four strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to being in possession of such pornographic material. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Benjamin Low told the court that in 2017, Danial went on the Dark Web and downloaded child pornography onto his Google Drive account. He also joined various channels on messaging platform Telegram where such obscene materials were shared and distributed. In 2018, Danial created a Twitter account and posted obscene material showing male adults engaging in sexual activities with one another. He later had up to 500 followers on the platform. The DPP said that some of these followers and other Twitter users then sent him private messages, seeking his help in downloading obscene material, including those involving children. Danial agreed to do so and shared such content with them, before Twitter suspended his account in May 2021. After that, he started receiving requests for child pornography from multiple Telegram users. He then downloaded such content and shared them with the users. Investigations revealed that Danial distributed child pornography to multiple people, including at least five users via Twitter, for at least four years from 2018 to March 2022. Court documents did not disclose how his offence came to light, but police raided his home at around 10am on May 12, 2022 and found 285 sexually explicit videos showing over 400 children, including infant boys below a year old. The videos were between 20 seconds and nearly two hours long. The DPP had urged the court to sentence Danial to up to three years and three months' jail, and six strokes of the cane, adding: 'At least one video showed clear indications that the young male subject depicted in that video was in pain and distress, as evidenced by his crying.' - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Straits Times
Jail, caning for man who had 285 child porn videos showing over 400 children, including infants
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The 31-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to three years and a month in jail, and four strokes of the cane . SINGAPORE – A police raid on a digital marketer's home in May 2022 uncovered 285 sexually explicit videos showing over 400 children in his possession. The videos include those involving infant boys below a year old. Investigations revealed that Danial Abdul Rahman had shared such content with others via Twitter and Telegram, but did not receive any money for doing so. On July 14, the 31-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to three years and a month in jail, and four strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to being in possession of such pornographic material. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Benjamin Low told the court that in 2017, Danial went on the Dark Web and downloaded child pornography onto his Google Drive account. He also joined various channels on messaging platform Telegram where such obscene materials were shared and distributed. In 2018, Danial created a Twitter account and posted obscene material showing male adults engaging in sexual activities with one another. He later had up to 500 followers on the platform. The DPP said that some of these followers and other Twitter users then sent him private messages, seeking his help in downloading obscene material, including those involving children. Danial agreed to do so and shared such content with them, before Twitter suspended his account in May 2021. After that, he started receiving requests for child pornography from multiple Telegram users. He then downloaded such content and shared them with the users. Investigations revealed that Danial distributed child pornography to multiple people, including at least five users via Twitter, for at least four years from 2018 to March 2022. Court documents did not disclose how his offence came to light, but police raided his home at around 10am on May 12, 2022 and found 285 sexually explicit videos showing over 400 children, including infant boys below a year old. The videos were between 20 seconds and nearly two hours long. The DPP had urged the court to sentence Danial to up to three years and three months' jail, and six strokes of the cane, adding: 'At least one video showed clear indications that the young male subject depicted in that video was in pain and distress, as evidenced by his crying.'
Barnama
18-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
WORLDWIDE ENTECH CHAMPIONS WASTE-TO-ENERGY INNOVATION IN MALAYSIA
AM KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Worldwide Entech Sdn Bhd is taking the lead in promoting Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technology as a pivotal solution in addressing Malaysia's growing waste management and climate challenges. Worldwide Entech general manager Danial Liew Jin Sheon said Malaysia generates over 38,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, with 137 landfills currently operational nationwide. 'However, only 21 are classified as sanitary, while the remaining 126 non-sanitary landfills continue to release untreated methane and leachate into the environment,' he said in a statement. Recognising the urgent need for a scalable and integrated solution, Danial said Worldwide Entech, a subsidiary of Worldwide Holdings Berhad, is positioning WTE as a key innovation that reduces waste volume, mitigates climate impact, and contributes to national energy production. 'WTE technology offers a safe, clean method to convert residual, non-recyclable waste into electricity through controlled combustion. 'One tonne of waste processed in a WTE facility can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, which is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide,' Danial said. He noted that as part of supporting the 12th Malaysia Plan and the national target of achieving a 40 per cent recycling rate by 2025, the company also offers full-spectrum waste infrastructure solutions. 'This includes the design, construction, operation, and aftercare of sanitary landfills; leachate treatment plants to prevent groundwater contamination; landfill gas (LFG) recovery systems that reduce methane emissions and produce energy. 'It also includes rehabilitation of old dumpsites to meet environmental safety standards and waste transfer stations that improve efficiency and reduce emissions in logistics,' he said.
The Star
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cats play it cool by opting for local talents
PETALING JAYA: Kuching City are quietly making a statement of their own by banking on proven local talents while other clubs have been making waves with flashy foreign signings for the new Super League season. The Cats showed their intent by signing up dynamic winger Ramadhan Saifullah from Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), followed by the addition of forward Ahmad Danial Asri from Selangor to sharpen their attack since the transfer window opened on June 9. Ramadhan, 24, returns to Kuching after impressing during his loan stint in the second half of last season. He scored five goals and contributed two assists in 16 domestic games but more than just numbers, it was his flair, fearless dribbling and lively movement that endeared him to the fans. In attack, Danial, 25, brings with him promise and hunger. Once considered among the brightest young strikers in the country during his time with the national Under-23 squad, he has struggled for first-team opportunities at Selangor, often sidelined by the preference for foreign forwards. Now, he's ready to rewrite his story in Kuching. 'This is my first move away from Selangor and so far, it's been great,' said Danial. 'I'm learning new things from my teammates, embracing the culture and getting to know the people here. My goal is to help this club become one of the best in the Super League. 'We're putting in the hours during pre-season to make sure we start strong.' Kuching City have also made heads turn by landing national goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli from Perak, sending a clear message of intent for the upcoming season. Haziq, 27, currently Malaysia's third-choice goalkeeper, was a standout performer for Perak last season. His quick reflexes, commanding presence, and sharp distribution make him a valuable addition between the posts. Under the stewardship of Singaporean coach Aidil Sharin, the club have revealed plans to make only four to five signings, opting instead to retain the core of last season's squad in a bid to preserve team chemistry and build on continuity. They finished a commendable fourth in the Super League last season.
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Caterer tricked by AI deepfake of UiTM deputy rector
ALOR STAR: A young caterer avoided major losses after falling victim to an elaborate scam involving an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video call impersonating a university official. The fraudster, posing as Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Penang deputy rector Dr Ahmad Asri Abd Samat, contacted 20-year-old Muhammad Danial Azim Mohd Yusof through text and a hyper-realistic AI video call to place a fictitious catering order last Tuesday. Danial said the scam began after he submitted a quotation for 100 meal packages worth RM4,500 for the university's programme at its Merbok branch. The impersonator then made an additional request to include door gifts and insisted that these be procured from a 'preferred vendor'. "I told him I already had a vendor, but he said the university only worked with their appointed supplier and that I needed to follow protocol," Danial told the New Straits Times after lodging a report at the Kota Setar police headquarters yesterday. He was then given the contact number of the so-called vendor, who demanded an upfront payment of RM14,400 and refused to accept a formal letter of order (LO), claiming they only dealt with private arrangements. "I told 'Dr Asri' about the vendor's demand. He said if there were no door gifts, there would be no programme. Later, the vendor offered to accept a 50 per cent payment of RM7,200 instead," he said. Growing suspicious, Danial refused to pay. However, having already prepared the food, he delivered it to UiTM Merbok on Saturday, only to learn he had been scammed. "The university's security guard looked at my LO and told me I'm the third person that day asking for Dr Asri — and the only one who actually brought food." Danial later found out that other vendors across Penang and Kedah had also been targeted in similar scams. The impersonation was so convincing that when the real Dr Ahmad Asri contacted Danial to clarify the matter, the resemblance stunned him. "He said, 'I'm the real one. Want to compare faces?' When I video called him, I was shocked — the AI scammer version looked exactly like him," he added. Danial said UiTM Merbok confirmed no such order had ever been made. The real Dr Asri has also lodged a police report after learning that his identity had been used in several impersonation scams. Meanwhile, Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad confirmed that a report had been received. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' jail, whipping, and a fine.
