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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Unapproved cosmetic products seized in Kuala Lumpur raids
KUALA LUMPUR: Various cosmetic products and food supplements lacking approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) were seized during raids on two premises in Segambut. The items, intended for online sale via social media platforms, were discovered in an operation led by Bukit Aman's Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA). Director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim stated that the first raid resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old man, believed to be the premises owner, along with two foreign women aged between 28 and 30. Authorities confiscated 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of unapproved products. 'The suspect then led enforcement officers to another location, where an additional 180 boxes and 895 bottles of non-compliant items were seized. The total estimated value of the confiscated goods is RM185,515,' Azmi said in a statement. The operation was conducted in collaboration with MOH and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers. Investigations are ongoing under Regulations 18A and 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. Azmi also revealed broader enforcement efforts, noting that from January to July 16, police conducted 167 raids, arresting 300 individuals for offences including smuggling, illegal trade of controlled goods, and wildlife trafficking. The total seizure value during this period exceeded RM541 million. 'We will continue to strengthen intelligence and operations to curb such illegal activities, ensuring public safety and welfare,' he added. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Cops seize over half a million ringgit worth of cosmetics, supplements
KUALA LUMPUR: Various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without approval from the Health Ministry, stored for online sale on social media platforms, have been seized in two raids in Segambut on Wednesday (July 16). Bukit Aman internal security and public order department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that in the first raid, they arrested a man and two foreign women, aged from 28 to 30, and seized 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements. "A 40-year-old man, who is also the premises owner, then led police personnel to another residence, where we found 180 boxes and 895 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without ministry approval, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM185,515," he said in a statement on Sunday (July 20). He said the operation also involved enforcement officers from the Health Ministry and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), adding that the cases are being investigated under Regulations 18A and 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. Meanwhile, Azmi said that from January to July 16, police carried out 167 raids and arrested 300 people for various offences, including smuggling undeclared goods, leakage of controlled and subsidised goods, sale of imitation weapons, wildlife smuggling and e-waste operations. "The total value of the seizures during that period is estimated at RM541,033,501. We will intensify intelligence-gathering and operations to combat these activities for the safety and welfare of the public," he said. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Thousands of unapproved health and cosmetic products seized in KL raids
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have seized over 5,000 units of unapproved cosmetic and dietary supplement products worth more than RM185,000 in two raids on residential premises in Segambut here. The joint operation, conducted on July 16 by police, the Health Ministry (MOH) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), led to the arrest of a 40-year-old local man and two foreign women, aged 28 and 30. In the first raid, enforcement personnel found 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of various products stored in a house, believed to be used as a warehouse for online sales. Further inspection of a second premises revealed an additional 180 boxes and 895 bottles of unregistered cosmetic products. In a statement, Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation was launched following intelligence on the sale of products without MOH approval, marketed via social media platforms. The case is being investigated under Regulations 18A and 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. Offenders face fines of up to RM25,000 or three years' jail for the first offence, and RM50,000 or five years' jail for subsequent offences. Companies face higher fines of up to RM100,000. DBKL also issued a notice under Section 26(1)(a) of the Federal Territory (Planning) Act for the unauthorised use of residential premises for business purposes. Police advise the public to be cautious when purchasing health and cosmetic products, and warned social media and e-commerce platform operators against facilitating the sale of unapproved goods. From Jan 1 to July 16, the Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence and Investigation Unit (WCB/PSK) under Bukit Aman's Internal Security and Public Order Department carried out 167 operations nationwide, arresting 300 people for offences including contraband smuggling, controlled goods leaks, sale of imitation weapons, wildlife trafficking, and illegal e-waste processing. The total value of seizures during this period is estimated at RM541 million.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Various Types Of Cosmetic Products Without MOH Approval Kept For Online Sale Seized
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without approval from the Ministry of Health, stored for online sale on social media platforms, were seized in raids on two premises in Segambut on Wednesday (July 16). Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that in the raid on the first premises, they arrested a man and two foreign women, aged between 28 and 30, and seized 1,972 boxes and 2,551 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements that did not have MOH approval. "The 40-year-old man, who is also the premises owner, then led police personnel to another residence, where we found 180 boxes and 895 bottles of various types of cosmetic products and food supplements without MOH approval, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM185,515,' he said in a statement today.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Six Perak new villages receive RM185,000 for revitalisation projects
Perak government has allocated some RM185,000 to revitalise six Chinese new villages in the state. Perak domestic trade, cooperatives, consumer affairs and Chinese new village committee chairman Woo Kah Leong said the works would be implemented under the Chinese New Village Empowerment Programme 2025. 'We opened applications from April 14 to May 16 and received 20 proposals, from which six were selected,' he said in a press conference. 'These projects are aimed at protecting the heritage of the village, boosting the local economy, promoting community participation, enhancing tourism and preserving cultural diversity,' he added. The six projects are the revitalisation of the charcoal industry in Kuala Sepetang by Persatuan Rimba Kuala Sepetang with an allocation of RM30,000, as well as Pangkor Island Festival by Pertubuhan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Timur with a RM50,000 grant. Other projects are the village mural initiative by Liman Kati new village development and security committee (JPKK) which received RM15,000, Old Street Revival Initiative by Matang JPKK which was allocated RM30,000, Bercham Run by Bercham JPKK which was given RM30,000 and a mid-autumn festival event by Menglembu JPKK which was awarded RM30,000. Woo said Chinese new villages in Perak faced challenges such as declining birth rates, ageing population and migration of residents to urban areas. 'These issues have disrupted the cultural, economic and social development of these villages. 'The empowerment programme was introduced to address these challenges and aims to shift policy implementation from a top-down to a bottom-up approach by encouraging active participation from village residents in local development,' he said. Woo said funding for the six projects came from his office and was aimed at livening up new villages while preserving its unique identity. He urged the younger generation to return and serve their communities through initiatives like these. 'This way, Chinese new villages can once again become vibrant centres of cultural, economic and social activity, while also attracting younger generations to contribute to village development rather than migrating to the cities,' he added.
