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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (June 13, 2025)
Malaysia: * PKR to study calls for disciplinary investigation, membership suspension of nine MPs * Dr M discharged from IJN / Dr M resting at IJN after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering * Police probing alleged leak of JAC meeting minutes * JAC Act not binding in judge appointments, says Azalina * Perikatan's rejection makes things easier, says GRS' Armizan * Umno Youth calls for immediate enforcement of 'royal addendum' on Najib's house arrest * Bursa Malaysia seen range-bound this week as macro data in focus * Ringgit likely to be in active trade and move between 4.24-4.26 against US dollar this week * Narcotics in nuts: Kelantan cops seize RM3.1mil worth of drugs hidden in cashews, couple arrested * Dead tapir a 'regular visitor' to Cherating Mardi agro park * Ahmad Zahid making five-day working visit to New Zealand * Malaysia to raise child digital safety, mental health issues in Geneva, says Nancy * Govt considering mandatory 'AI generated' label under Online Safety Act, says Fahmi * Return to sender: Court throws out bank's RM3.5mil claim on loan guarantors over wrong addresses * Police helicopter crash: Wreckage to be retrieved by July 14 or 15 * Higher Education Ministry monitoring institutions for militant-linked activities * Ban vaping now to curb drug abuse among youths, CAP tells Health Ministry Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Women - Group B - Netherlands v United States - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - Sunday, July 13, 2025: Netherlands' Nina ten Broek in action against Emma Lineback of the US. -- REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Singapore: * Singapore's first home launch since new curbs sells over 90% * Singapore: Driver arrested after elderly woman dies in car crash at Geylang pasar malam * I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Singaporean father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons * Casual racism is not okay and more people should understand this, says S'pore acting minister for Culture, Community and Youth * 'Singa-paw-reans' are not forgotten in Singapore's SG60 celebrations * Shanghai's luxury home sales boom as wealthy buyers flock to 'safe haven' assets * Asean's new role as middle ground - Region's bloc to play a big part in global world Indonesia: * Malaysia hosts largest ever higher education fair in Indonesia * Indonesian police probe death of diplomat in Central Jakarta * EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal * Bali ferry mishap: Fisherman finds body of another missing victim; death toll at 17 * Prabowo in Brussels to seal European Union deal amid US tariff threat * Rewriting the past: Indonesia's new history books spook scholars * Indonesian Population reaches 286.6 million as of June Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, plays on the 18th hole during the last round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 13, 2025. -- AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani Thailand: * New Covid-19 XFG strain spreads rapidly, infecting 23 in Thailand; South-East Asia on alert * Thailand faces crisis of faith in the monkhood amid scandals and shifting social roles * Thailand has never closed border with Cambodia, says defence chief * Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea Philippines: * Philippine, US and Japan push to advance trilateral economic ties * Chinese foreign minister elaborates on South China Sea issue * Filipino Americans brace for impact of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' * One click away: Philippines grapples with online gambling boom – and doom Vietnam: * Vietnam's fertility rate drops to historic low; country now undergoing rapid ageing of the population, says govt * Natural dyes help elevate ancient Ma Chau silk in Vietnam * Hanoi to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes from inner city by July 2026 * Vietnam Complex of Monuments and Landscapes recognised as world cultural heritage Cranes unload shipping containers from trucks at Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. -- AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) Myanmar: * India rebel group says army killed leaders in Myanmar strikes * Yangon goldsmiths warn substandard gold from Hong Kong being imported and sold in local market * Myanmar records drop in population * Children among 23 killed in attack on monastery in Myanmar Cambodia: * Cambodia marks UNESCO recognition of Khmer Rouge sites as places of 'peace and reflection' * Cambodian culinary talent shines in international Michelin kitchens * Cambodia genocide survivors 'thrilled' at new Unesco status * Cambodia: Torture sites added to heritage list Laos: * Laos launches climate-smart farming project in six provinces * Laos hosts exhibition highlighting contributions of women from all ethnic groups * Laos warns riverbank residents of potential flooding Brunei: * Grand parade rehearsal ahead of Brunei Sultan's 79th birthday celebration * Signage unveiled at Brunei village head residences * Nissan Terra 79 convoy celebrates Brunei Sultan's 79th birthday A Kathakali classical dancer (sitting) watches artists rehearse the traditional folk dance Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) as they wait backstage before their performance at a cultural festival in Chennai on July 12, 2025. -- Photo by R. Satish BABU / AFP Aseanplus: * From Melaka to Macau: Asia's Lusaphone legacy takes the spotlight * Brisk transactions ensure ringgit maintains high global standing * Malaysia leads South-East Asia IPO performance in first half of year * Malaysia: Debut delight as youth hockey team show promise with Asia Cup bronze * Khadijah Ibrahim, forever Malaysia's music shining star, continues her shine as a businesswoman with her own chili sauce 'Sos Ibu' * 'This one surely for the books' - Prisoner escapes Lyon jail hidden in bag of cellmate being released * Plastic that dissolves in seawater developed by Japanese scientists * 'Dalai Lama's reincarnation invalid without Chinese govt recognition' * US, India in talks on deal that may cut tariff below 20% * Taiwanese rocket crashes in Japan's first launch backed by foreign capital * Trump admin increasing scrutiny of Chinese, other foreign farmland ownership in US * North Korea's famous Mount Kumgang listed as Unesco World Heritage site * Massive fire on a crude oil freight train disrupts rail services in India's Tamil Nadu * In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows * Head of US House panel urges schools to reconsider 'nefarious' Chinese scholarship programme * Top Chinese oncologist and director of Jilin Cancer Hospital, Cheng Ying, has passed away * China's lead in global shipbuilding may already be fading, new data suggests * South Korea holds inter-agency meeting to brace for heavy rains * South Korean President Lee's Cabinet picks hit by plagiarism, 'gapjil' (power abuse) claims * China willing to promote strategic cooperative partnership with Sri Lanka: Chinese FM * World's most powerful direct-drive floating wind turbine unveiled in China * Car driver runs over five people sleeping on footpath in Delhi's Vasant Kunj * Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says * North Korean leader Kim reaffirms support for Russia in Ukraine conflict, KCNA says * North Korea, China, to resume Pyongyang-Beijing passenger train after 5-year hiatus: NHK * Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlocked * EU to keep US trade countermeasures on hold until August, says von der Leyen * Motorcycling - Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German GP after only 10 riders finish
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Narcotics in nuts: Kelantan cops seize RM3.1mil worth of drugs hidden in cashews, couple arrested
KOTA BHARU: Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate, with the arrest of a local couple last Friday (July 11), believed to be actively trafficking compressed ganja and ganja buds concealed in cashew nut packages, with total seizures valued at RM3.1mil. Kelantan police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the suspects, aged 31 and 49, were detained around 4pm while travelling in a Proton X70 along Jalan Padang Sembilan, Kuala Krai, after their vehicle was seen being driven suspiciously. He said that a subsequent inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 110 plastic packages, containing dried plant material believed to be ganja buds, weighing 60.8kg, compressed ganja weighing 6.95kg and 150 yaba pills. "The total drug haul in Kuala Krai alone amounted to 67.75kg of ganja and 15g of yaba pills, with an estimated value of RM2.37mil,' he said, during a special press conference at the Kelantan police headquarters, here, on Sunday (July 13). Following the arrest, police raided the couple's home in Selising, Pasir Puteh, on the same day, and seized an additional 22kg of compressed ganja worth RM775,000. Cash, necklaces, and other jewellery were also seized during the raids at both locations, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to RM3.1mil. Comm Yusoff said initial investigations found that the female suspect operates a processed chicken business, while her husband works as a p-hailing driver. The couple is believed to have been actively involved in drug trafficking for over a year, using their legitimate businesses as a front. "We believe that this syndicate has an extensive network and serves as a major supplier, including to overseas markets, as the value of the seized cannabis buds is significantly higher than that of regular cannabis leaves,' he added. The male suspect tested positive for drugs, while the female tested negative. Both, however, have prior records related to narcotics offences, and they have been remanded for seven days, from July 11, to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. Meanwhile, Comm Yusoff said that police have not ruled out a connection between the recently busted drug syndicate and an international network, possibly linked to the June 27 seizure of 35.4kg of yaba pills, allegedly masterminded by a salon and restaurant owner. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts to track down remaining syndicate members continue. On July 3, Bernama reported that police had dismantled a drug syndicate and seized RM5.04mil worth of yaba pills, in six raids across Pasir Mas and Tumpat, arresting six local suspects, aged 25 to 39.- Bernama
The Star
01-05-2025
- Business
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RM3.1mil lost to online ‘investment' scheme
SEREMBAN: A 51-year-old man has been scammed of RM3.1mil after he invested in a non-existent online scheme which promised unusually high returns. District OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the victim, a private-sector employee, was duped into investing in communications, industrial and petroleum-related shares of companies purportedly operating in China. 'The scammers got in touch with the man on WhatsApp and he was then added into a group. 'He was asked to register in another application so that he could check his so-called profits in real time,' he said in a statement. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the man, who was by then convinced that the investments would give him high returns, started investing on Dec 17 last year. He transferred the cash into four accounts belonging to companies via 34 transactions. 'After making the initial investments, he saw his profits soar. 'But when he tried to make a withdrawal, he was asked to make various payments before these were released to him.' ACP Mohamad Hatta said the man finally realised that he had been cheated and lodged a report on April 17. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. The offence carries a jail term of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction. He advised those planning to make online investments, especially schemes that offered unusually high returns, to check with authorities such as Bank Negara or the Securities Commission before investing. The public can also call the police's CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1559 or 03-2610 1599 for additional information.
The Star
30-04-2025
- Business
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Man, 51, cheated of RM3.1mil in online investment scam
SEREMBAN: A 51-year-old man has been scammed of some RM3.1mil after he invested in a non-existent online investment scheme, which promised unusually high returns. District OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the victim, a private sector employee, was duped into investing in communications, industrial and petroleum-related shares of companies purportedly operating in China. "The scammers got in touch with the victim via WhatsApp and he was then added into a group. "He was also asked to register in another application so that he will be able to see his so-called profits in real time," he said in a statement. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the victim, who was by then convinced that the investments would give him high returns, started investing on Dec 17 last year. He transferred the cash into four accounts belonging to companies and businesses via 34 transactions. "After making the initial investments, he saw his profits soar. "But when he tried to make a withdrawal, he was asked to make various payments before these were released to him," he said. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the victim finally realised that he had been cheated and lodged a report on April 17. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. The offence carries a jail term of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction. He advised those planning to make online investments, especially schemes that offered unusually high returns, to check with the authorities such as Bank Negara or the Securities Commission before investing. The public can also call the police's CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1559 or 03-2610 1599 for additional information.
The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
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Replacing undersea pipeline to Langkawi could cost billions, Kedah state assembly told
ALOR SETAR: The cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline supplying water from the mainland to Langkawi Island could run into the billions of ringgit, the Kedah state assembly was told on Wednesday (April 23). State public works, natural resources, water supply, water resources and environment comittee chairman Mohamad Yusuf @ Munir Zakaria, said that due to the prohibitive cost, only repair work is being carried out on the damaged sections. "For now, we're allocating RM50mil with RM10mil for consultancy services and the remaining RM40mil for repair works," he said. He was responding to a supplementary question from Teh Swee Leong (PH-Kota Darul Aman), who had asked about the estimated cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline to Langkawi. Mohamad Yusuf added that since Syarikat Air Darul Aman (Sada) took over the Taliworks Langkawi concession on Nov 1, 2020, 42 new leaks have been repaired using underwater clamp methods, with the total cost for both new and existing leak inspections and repairs amounting to RM3.1mil. He also said that pipe inspection and repair works are currently carried out every two weeks, depending on weather and sea conditions. Mohamad Yusuf said Sada will also undertake a dedicated undersea pipeline repair project to enhance the stability of treated water supply to Langkawi. Now in its final procurement stage, it is scheduled to begin in August and expected to be completed by February next year. He also revealed that the highest recorded non-revenue water loss stood at 55%, equivalent to 33 million litres per day, out of a total output of 60 million litres per day from the Sungai Baru Water Treatment Plant. "Following repairs, the water loss rate has been reduced to 27%, or 16 million litres per day, " he said. The nearly 30-year-old 36km undersea pipeline transports treated water from the Sungai Baru plant in Perlis to Langkawi. — Bernama
