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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Taiping housewife loses over RM140,000 to ‘task scam'
IPOH: A housewife from Taiping was left devastated after losing RM144,558 to a so-called 'task scam' in early March. Taiping police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 46-year-old victim lodged a police report on July 9 after realising she had been duped by the syndicate. 'Initial investigations revealed that the victim was contacted via the Telegram app by several individuals who offered her online jobs. 'She was tasked with following several accounts on e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada to boost their profile visibility, and was promised payments of RM5 to RM8 per task, depending on the views and ratings,' he said in a statement. Mohamad Nasir said that although the victim received payment notifications after completing each task, the funds could not be accessed or withdrawn. 'The victim was later told she had allegedly committed an error on a task and was required to make payments to recover her Shopee and Lazada accounts,' he said. He said the victim subsequently made 22 transactions to 12 different accounts as instructed by the suspect, but her accounts were never returned. 'After the last transaction, the victim was again asked to make another deposit, but nothing materialised and the truth finally dawned on the victim that she had been scammed,' he said. He said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Taiping Housewife Loses Over RM140,000 To 'Task Scam'
IPOH, July 13 (Bernama) -- A housewife from Taiping was left devastated after losing RM144,558 to a so-called 'task scam' in early March. Taiping police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 46-year-old victim lodged a police report on July 9 after realising she had been duped by the syndicate. 'Initial investigations revealed that the victim was contacted via the Telegram app by several individuals who offered her online jobs. 'She was tasked with following several accounts on e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada to boost their profile visibility, and was promised payments of RM5 to RM8 per task, depending on the views and ratings,' he said in a statement. Mohamad Nasir said that although the victim received payment notifications after completing each task, the funds could not be accessed or withdrawn. 'The victim was later told she had allegedly committed an error on a task and was required to make payments to recover her Shopee and Lazada accounts,' he said. He said the victim subsequently made 22 transactions to 12 different accounts as instructed by the suspect, but her accounts were never returned. 'After the last transaction, the victim was again asked to make another deposit, but nothing materialised and the truth finally dawned on the victim that she had been scammed,' he said. He said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Taiping housewife loses over RM140,000 to scam
IPOH: A housewife from Taiping was left devastated after losing RM144,558 to a so-called 'task scam' in early March. Taiping police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 46-year-old victim lodged a police report on July 9 after realising she had been duped by the syndicate. "Initial investigations revealed that the victim was contacted via the Telegram app by several individuals who offered her online jobs. "She was tasked with following several accounts on e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada to boost their profile visibility, and was promised payments of RM5 to RM8 per task, depending on the views and ratings,' he said in a statement. Mohamad Nasir said that although the victim received payment notifications after completing each task, the funds could not be accessed or withdrawn, "The victim was later told she had allegedly committed an error on a task and was required to make payments to recover her Shopee and Lazada accounts,' he said. He said the victim subsequently made 22 transactions to 12 different accounts as instructed by the suspect, but her accounts were never returned. "After the last transaction, the victim was again asked to make another deposit, but nothing materialised and the truth finally dawned on the victim that she had been scammed,' he said. He said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - Bernama
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Kunak Council records slightly higher revenue
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Norazlina (centre) presenting the Letter of Appointment to a new Kunak Council member. KUNAK: The Kunak District Council (MDKNK) recorded a revenue of RM8,893,573 and total expenditure of RM8,748,710 last year. Kunak District Officer Majaran Osman, who is also MDKNK Chairman, said with a surplus of RM144,863, MDKNK needs to continue increasing momentum to ensure its development programmes and services are enhanced and providing more benefits to the people. Speaking at the Oath Taking Ceremony and Handover of Appointment Letters for the District Council members for the 2025-2027 term, he urged them to equip themselves with knowledge and understanding of the functions, roles and duties. 'The appointment of a District Council member is intended to assist the Local Authority (PBT) in making policies, planning and monitoring the implementation of development programmes. 'Council members are the frontline and therefore understand their roles and functions, in addition to upholding integrity, transparency and public accountability in an effort to bring about changes in the administration and management of the PBT,' said Majaran. MDKNK was established on June 1, 1994, indicating it has spanned over three decades, and demands that every action and plan in the district has a positive and viable impact. Currently, its rating area is 2.0639 square kilometres, while the total area of the Kunak district covers 27.5186 square kilometres. Kunak Assemblywoman Datuk Norazlinah Arif is optimistic that those appointed as Council members can contribute ideas and energy for the development of the district in line with the 'Kunak must progress' mission. A total of 18 Council members were appointed and received their letters at the ceremony. Two of them were absent. Meanwhile, Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Isnin Aliasnih urged the District Council members to be creative in their efforts to assist the (PBT in ensuring that the planning and development aspects implemented can provide effective services to the people. He said as appointed Council members, they have a significant trust and responsibility, which is to assist the PBT in planning, formulating policies and delivering the best services to the people. 'Council members need to play a more creative role in the planning and development of the PBT. Participate enthusiastically and consistently in any activities, especially in committee meetings as stipulated in the Standing Orders of the Kunak District Council. 'One of the duties of Council members is to ensure that the PBT's by-laws are used as the main basis and guide by the Council in resolving any problems faced,' he said in his speech text read by Norazlinah, who represented him. Isnin said as a link between the Government and the people through the PBT, Council members must carry out their roles and responsibilities with integrity and authority in decision-making, being trustworthy, transparent and fair in assisting the PBT in resolving issues involving the people. He also urged the Council members to put forward high-impact ideas, especially in the formulation of policies at the Kunak district level. 'It is important to ensure that the system can realise the aspirations for development in the district,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
