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The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Johor athletes get free tickets for Piala Sumbangsih final
MUAR:The Johor government will provide free tickets to athletes participating in the 2025 Bangsa Johor Games (SBJ) to watch the Piala Sumbangsih final between Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Selangor. The match is scheduled for August 8 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (SSI). Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the initiative as a gesture of appreciation for the athletes' contributions to the success of the SBJ Games. Athletes can collect their tickets from their respective assemblymen. 'I hope SBJ athletes will take the opportunity to fill SSI and support JDT against Selangor in the Piala Sumbangsih,' Onn Hafiz said during the opening of the two-day SBJ Games at Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre (TMIYC). State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah also attended the event. The SBJ Games, introduced last year as an annual event, was initiated by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to promote meaningful activities and unity among Johor's youth. 'The Regent wants young people to stay active, gain education, and secure good jobs,' Onn Hafiz added, noting that the state government allocated over RM1.7 million for the sports meet. Mohd Hairi highlighted that the SBJ Games serve as a talent discovery platform, helping young athletes develop into future sports stars. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
SBJ Athletes Get Free Tickets To Watch Final Match For Piala Sumbangsih- Onn Hafiz
MUAR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Johor government will provide free tickets to watch the final match for the 2025-2026 Piala Sumbangsih between the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Selangor teams for athletes competing in the 2025 Bangsa Johor Games (SBJ). Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the tickets will be given to the SBJ athletes for their contribution in making the games a success. He said the athletes concerned could get the tickets for the match, to be held at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (SSI) on Aug 8, from their respective assemblyman. bootstrap slideshow 'I hope the SBJ athletes will be able to spare some time on Aug 8 to come and fill up SSI to watch the match between JDT and Selangor for the Piala Sumbangsih,' he said when opening the two-day SBJ Games at the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre (TMIYC) here last night. Also present was State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. Onn Hafiz said that the SBJ Games, which began last year as an annual event, was an initiative by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to encourage the people of Johor, especially the youth, to engage in meaningful activities and strengthen the spirit of unity. 'The Regent of Johor wants the young people to progress, fill their time with beneficial activities, be educated and get good jobs,' he said, adding that the state government had allocated more than RM1.7 million for the sports meet. Meanwhile, Mohd Hairi, in his speech, said that the SBJ Games was organised as a platform to discover new sports talents among young people, providing them the opportunity to be nurtured and developed towards becoming a major force in the sporting arena. -- BERNAMA
Sinar Daily
7 days ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Senior citizen loses RM1.7 million to investment scam promising high returns
The 67-year-old man first came across the investment advertisement on social media in December last year (2024). 08 Jul 2025 08:05pm Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo BATU PAHAT - A senior citizen lost RM1.7 million after falling victim to an online investment scam that promised lucrative returns. Batu Pahat police chief ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the 67-year-old man first came across the investment advertisement on social media in December last year (2024). Drawn by the advertisement, the retiree contacted an individual through WhatsApp to obtain more information. "The victim was promised a 50 per cent return from the investment within three months. Believing the offer, the victim made several investments between April and July this year. "In addition to transferring RM1.7 million to several accounts as instructed by the suspect, the victim also downloaded an application and registered an account to monitor the investment,' he said in a statement today. Shahrulanuar Mushaddat said that according to the victim, the investment account showed a profit of RM2 million. However, when he attempted to withdraw the money, the victim was told to make additional payments, which he refused to do. "At the time the report was filed yesterday, the victim had not received any returns. The suspect could not be contacted, and access to the investment account has been blocked,' he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police bust syndicate using karaoke rooms to distribute drugs
JOHOR BARU: Police have dismantled a drug syndicate whose modus operandi involved converting rooms in rented apartments into makeshift "karaoke centres" to lure customers and distribute narcotics. Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said intelligence gathered since early this year led to the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of various drugs worth over RM1.7 million in a series of raids last month. The raids were carried out at three locations around the city between 3.30pm on June 20 and 6.30am on June 21. "In the first raid, we arrested three suspects and seized a quantity of drugs at a unit in a gated and guarded apartment. "The second raid, conducted at another unit on the same floor, led to the arrest of six more suspects. "Both apartments had rooms that were modified into 'karaoke centres' used to attract customers, to whom drugs were then sold and distributed," he told a press conference at the Johor police headquarters today. Police later raided a third apartment, where more drugs were found. Kumar said the syndicate is believed to have been active since March. The suspects arrested include four local men, one of whom, aged 52, is believed to be the mastermind, as well as a local woman, a Singaporean man, two Vietnamese women and a Laotian woman. They range in age from 21 to 64. Among the drugs seized were 10.04kg of ecstasy powder, 140g of syabu, 61.5g of ketamine, 20 Erimin 5 pills, 370 yaba pills, 190 ecstasy pills and 33ml of suspected drug-laced liquid, all with a street value exceeding RM1.7 million. "These drugs could have supplied around 34,000 users. The presence of foreign suspects also suggests they may have had international clientele," Kumar said. In addition to drugs, police also seized drug processing and repackaging equipment, two cars, RM1,500 in cash and various jewellery items, bringing the total value of the seizure and forfeiture to more than RM1.9 million. All suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. Background checks showed that four local male suspects had prior criminal records related to drugs and other offences. "The 64-year-old Singaporean man was also listed as 'wanted' in his home country," Kumar said. All suspects are currently in remand until tomorrow and are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty upon conviction. The foreigners are also being investigated under Sections 6(1)(c) and 6(3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for immigration-related offences. Kumar added that drug syndicates in Johor typically operate in small groups of four to five members. "This is the largest syndicate busted in the state so far this year, involving nine people, including the syndicate leader," he added.
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Straits Times
Singaporean man among 9 nabbed in Johor drug raid
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The police seized drugs with a total estimated value of over $500,000. JOHOR BAHRU - Malaysian police have arrested nine people, including a Singaporean man, and seized over RM1.7 million (S$500,000) worth of drugs in a series of raids in Johor. Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar said that the syndicate, believed to have been active since March, have been hiding from the authorities by converting apartments into karaoke centres. 'Four Malaysian men, a local woman, a Singaporean man, two Vietnamese women and a Laotian woman operated from three gated and guarded apartments that were rented under the name of one of the suspects and a third party. 'They used two of the apartments to attract people for entertainment purposes while supplying drugs to their clients. 'Meanwhile, a third apartment unit was used to process and repackage the drugs into tea bags and cartridges, believed to be for vapes,' said Mr Kumar in a press conference at the Johor police headquarters on July 4. He added that the Singaporean suspect was believed to be a wanted person in his country for drug trafficking activities. 'We are working closely with the Singapore police on this. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Trump says countries to start paying tariffs on Aug 1, floats range of 10% to 70% Singapore Sengkang murder: Man accused of killing elderly mother escorted back to crime scene Singapore Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy Singapore Jail for man who recruited 2 Japanese women for prostitution at MBS Asia Malaysia dismantles ISIS network involving workers from Bangladesh Asia Manila's mayor returns to office to face mountains of rubbish Asia Chinese national missing in Thailand rescued, embassy warns of shady job offers Business Central banks tweak US dollar reserves, with euro and gold gaining ground: UBS survey 'Among the suspects arrested is the mastermind of the syndicate, who is a 52-year-old local man,' he said, adding that the suspects are aged between 21 and 64. Mr Kumar said police seized 10.044kg of ecstasy powder, 140g of methamphetamine, 61.5g of ketamine, 5.7g of Erimin 5 pills, 40g of yaba pills, 78g of ecstasy pills, and 33ml of suspected drug-laced liquid in cartridges, with a total estimated value of over RM1.72 million. 'They sell a kilogram of ecstasy for around RM160, while the drugs packed into tea bags were sold at about RM5,000 per kilogram. 'The total seizure could feed the addiction of approximately 33,000 users if the drugs had made it into the local market,' he said. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
