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Focus Malaysia
4 days ago
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
Rafizi's damning warning, 'Datuk Seri' titleship invites Farhash's public scrutiny, may expedite MACC intervention
FIRST, it was former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli urging the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to open an investigation into Datuk Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak—the former political aide to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim—over allegations linked to a mineral exploration license in Sabah. Then later yesterday (July 25), news broke out that the high-flying corporate figure would be conferred a 'Datuk Seri' title today (July 26) in conjunction with the 84th birthday of Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib. For the record, Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of 1,530 recipients of state awards, honours, and medals, which also include Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Penang Malay Association president Tan Sri Dr Yussoff Latiff, and national badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei. Instead of being a recognition, the award spotlight on Farhash, the ex-PKR Perak chief, will likely fuel more public scrutiny, not to mention distrust of Anwar's much-shouted anti-corruption drive. Such is the message conveyed by Rafizi in a media statement, which called on Anwar to swiftly address the growing controversy surrounding Farhash, for failure to do so could undermine public trust in the government's reform agenda. 'The information revealed so far is sufficient for the MACC to open an investigation paper on Farhash, just as it has done for other figures accused of sudden wealth accumulation,' revealed the Pandan MP. Evidence of his meteoric rise: Farhash currently holds directorships in four other public-listed companies, namely MMAG Holdings Bhd, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd, Excel Force MSC Bhd, and Key Alliance Group Bhd. In April, Farhash became a substantial shareholder in Key Alliance with his purchase of 6.8 million shares in the open market. He owns a 5.546% interest now. On May 30, convenience store chain operator 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd announced that Farhash, who was appointed chairman on Jan 3, 2023, has resigned from his post to pursue other business interests. Farhash previously served as Anwar's political secretary and was also the Perak PKR chief. Local media recently reported that Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd, the state's mineral licensing agency, had awarded Bumi Suria — a company linked to Farhash — an exploration license for coal mining. According to the report, the company was granted exclusive rights to explore and search for minerals across 70,000 hectares in the Kalabakan and Gunung Rara forest reserves near the Kalimantan border. Farhash has denied the report and is demanding a public apology. This is not the first time he has been linked to controversial business dealings. In March last year, he emerged as a substantial shareholder in HeiTech Padu Bhd shortly before the company secured a RM190 million contract from the Road Transport Department. — July 26, 2025
The Sun
23-07-2025
- The Sun
GOF busts RM190m e-waste syndicate in Johor raid
SEGAMAT: The General Operations Force (GOF) has dismantled a large-scale electronic waste (e-waste) processing syndicate following a raid in Buloh Kasap, Johor, with seizures valued at RM190 million. The operation, conducted jointly with multiple agencies, marks a significant crackdown on illegal e-waste activities in the region. The 5th Battalion of GOF, led by commanding officer Supt Salehin Sulaiman, carried out the raid on June 16 in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DOE), Immigration Department, and Segamat Municipal Council. Authorities discovered that the syndicate had been operating for nearly a year before being uncovered. Dubbed 'Op Hazard 2.0', the operation led to the arrest of 56 individuals, including two Malaysians—a lorry driver and a female clerk working at the premises. The seized items comprised 5,920 tonnes of e-waste, 9.45 tonnes of plastic, 1,031 tonnes of metal, 23 forklifts, 42 machines, and a trailer lorry. The total estimated value of confiscated materials reached RM190,715,900. 'This operation has successfully disrupted a major syndicate network involved in illegal scrap and e-waste processing, particularly in Segamat,' Salehin stated. In a separate operation, the same GOF battalion detained 25 illegal immigrants during a raid at an oil palm plantation in Ladang Tumbuk, Selangor, on April 14. The group, consisting of 16 men and nine women, allegedly entered Malaysia via an unregulated sea route and lacked valid identification documents. All detainees were handed over to Kuala Langat District Police for further action under the Immigration Act. – Bernama
Barnama
23-07-2025
- Barnama
GOF Cripples Major e-waste Ring In Johor Raid
SEGAMAT, July 23 (Bernama) -- The 5th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) in Simpang Renggam has crippled a syndicate involved in the processing of electronic waste (e-waste) during a raid on a premises in Jalan Batu Anam, Buloh Kasap, here, with seizures valued at RM190 million. Commanding officer Supt Salehin Sulaiman said the joint operation conducted on June 16 with the Department of Environment (DOE), Immigration Department, and Segamat Municipal Council found that the syndicate had been active for about a year. He said the operation, dubbed 'Op Hazard 2.0', resulted in the arrest of 56 individuals, including two locals — a lorry driver and a female clerk employed at the premises.
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Kedah customs seize 34kg of ganja, arrest two brothers at Bukit Kayu Hitam
ALOR STAR: The Kedah Customs Department has seized over 34kg of ganja worth nearly RM190,000 in two separate operations at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex. In the first case, a 48-year-old lorry driver was arrested on June 26 after Customs officers stopped his lorry for inspection at Block E, Import-Export branch of the complex at around 10.10pm. Kedah Customs director Wan Marini Wan Hamzah said a preliminary search found two suspicious boxes hidden behind the driver's seat. "Further checks found transparent plastic packages suspected to contain 18,750g of compressed ganja, with an estimated value of RM57,187," she said in a statement today. She said investigators believe the suspect attempted to smuggle the drugs under the guise of transporting vegetables late at night, assuming Customs officers would not inspect the cargo. Two days later, two brothers, aged 21 and 24, were arrested at the ICQS passenger checkpoint after arriving from a neighbouring country on an express bus. "Officers detected anomalies during a baggage scan. A thorough inspection of their luggage found 15,474.40g of ganja, estimated to be worth RM131,779.43," she said. This included 875.30g of cannabis flower buds in 15 small black plastic-wrapped packages, and another 14,599.10g of ganja in 87 compact packages of various sizes. Wan Marini said the duo attempted to smuggle the drugs into Malaysia using public transport to avoid detection. Both cases are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping of not less than 12 strokes upon conviction.
Daily Express
04-07-2025
- Daily Express
Luxury apartment raid uncovers drug den, karaoke hub
Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images/iStockphoto JOHOR BAHRU: A syndicate has been uncovered operating out of rented luxury apartments, which were converted into both a drug processing centre and a clandestine entertainment hub complete with karaoke rooms for customers. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said that in a raid at about 6.30 am on June 25, rooms in three apartments of the same block were modified into karaoke lounges for customers to have fun while conveniently buying drug supplies from pushers. Advertisement In the raid, police seized drugs including syabu, ecstasy and ketamine worth RM1.72 million, as well as vehicles, cash and jewellery worth RM190,205. "Intelligence gathering began since the beginning of this year. This group is suspected to be masterminded by locals and became active around March 2025. They operated on a small scale, using gated and guarded apartments as locations to store and package drugs,' he told a press conference here today. He said nine individuals were arrested in the raid, comprising four local men, one local woman, one Singaporean man, two Vietnamese women, and one Laotian woman, aged between 21 and 64. Initial urine screenings showed all suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. Four of them have previous criminal records related to drugs and other offences, including a 64-year-old Singaporean who is also wanted by authorities in his home country for drug-related crimes The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Section 108 of the Road Transport Act 1987 with all suspects now remanded until tomorrow to assist in further investigation. * 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
