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Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops nab foreign thieves targeting tourists in KL
Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the five suspects arrested were all foreigners, comprising four men and one woman. KUALA LUMPUR : Police have arrested a group of five foreigners known as 'Geng Magik' who are suspected of stealing money from tourists in the city via sleight of hand. Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the arrests of the four men and one woman followed two recent cases of tourists being approached and asked to show their foreign currencies to the suspects. Previously, 12 other cases had also been reported, with some occurring last year. '(The suspects) would usually target those who are alone and avoid areas with CCTV coverage. They would approach the tourists and start chatting with them to get them to lower their guard,' he said at a press conference here. He said the first case occurred near Masjid Negara where a tourist was approached by a foreign couple to help take their picture. The suspects then asked the tourist to show them some of her foreign currencies, which they took for a closer look before returning the money to her. The victim later realised that about US$600 in her handbag had gone missing, and suspected that the couple had stolen the money. The victim lodged a police report on July 18, leading to the arrest of three men and one woman, all foreigners, around Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur. 'Police seized foreign currencies from countries in Europe, South Asia, Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia, estimated to be worth RM16,998.16,' Sulizmie added. The second case occurred in Jalan Bukit Bintang on July 24, with four foreign men asking a male tourist to show them his foreign currencies. The victim lost around US$500 and RM650. A police operation was conducted on the same day which led to the arrest of a foreigner in his 20s in Bukit Bintang. Police seized various foreign currencies worth about RM350. Sulizmie said all five suspects claimed to have lost their passports. He said they had entered the country illegally through the Bukit Kayu Hitam entry point in Kedah. The suspects were remanded for four days and then detained for a further 14 days under the Immigration Act 1959/63. 'We advise the public, tourists and locals alike, to exercise caution (when approached by strangers) to avoid becoming victims of such ploys,' he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police dismantle wildlife trafficking syndicate in Perak and Kedah raids
PERAK/KEDAH: Police have dismantled an illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking network following raids in Perak and Kedah. The Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau, alongside local enforcement agencies, arrested five suspects and seized contraband worth over RM350,000. In Lumut, Perak, four men aged 31 to 61 were detained after authorities discovered seven wild boar carcasses, 148 packages of water monitor lizard parts, and 80 packages suspected to contain wild boar meat. A live monitor lizard, a rifle, bullets, and tiger claw pendants were also confiscated. JKDNKA director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim stated, 'The total value of the items seized in the Lumut raid was estimated at RM150,895.' The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the Arms Act 1960. In Kupang, Kedah, a 30-year-old man was arrested with 20 protected white-rumped sharma birds worth RM200,000. The Kedah Forestry Department is handling further investigations. Azmi highlighted that since January, 178 raids nationwide led to 311 arrests, involving contraband worth RM546.26 million. He urged public cooperation in reporting wildlife crimes. - Bernama
BusinessToday
4 days ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
Two Foreign Investment Projects Underway After Spate Of Trade Missions
Two foreign investment projects announced during the government's trade and investment missions abroad have now begun, refuting claims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visits abroad are fruitless. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Gul Technologies, a company announced during the trade and investment mission to China last year, is currently building its factory in Kulim, Kedah, with an investment of RM350 million for Phase 1. He said the project is set to create 350 jobs for locals. 'What is interesting is that this company is collaborating with Kulim Advanced Technologies Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Kulim Hi-Tech Park Corporation Sdn Bhd, which is responsible for training young talents. 'Through this collaboration, the company will employ 100 local technicians who will be sent to China for training,' said Tengku Zafrul in a post on X today. Meanwhile, another company, EDA, which was announced during the trade and investment mission to Italy last year, has started an investment worth RM100 million in Jasin, Melaka. 'EDA also has 150 vendors among local companies. This means EDA is not only creating jobs at their facilities, but also supporting Malaysian workers in 150 local companies,' he said. These two projects are among the 2,198 manufacturing projects that have been approved throughout the Madani Government's administration from 2023 to the first quarter of this year. The minister said that of that total, 1,849 projects, or 84.2 per cent, have been implemented as of July. Related
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Two foreign firms invest RM450m in Malaysia after trade missions
KUALA LUMPUR: Two foreign companies announced during Malaysia's overseas trade missions have commenced investments, countering claims that such trips yielded no results. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed the progress, highlighting their economic impact. Gul Technologies, secured during the 2024 China trade mission, is constructing a RM350 million Phase 1 factory in Kulim, Kedah. The project will generate 350 local jobs. 'This firm partners Kulim Advanced Technologies to train 100 technicians in China,' Tengku Zafrul stated on X. Meanwhile, Italy's EDA, announced during the 2024 Europe mission, has invested RM100 million in Jasin, Melaka. 'EDA collaborates with 150 local vendors, supporting jobs beyond its own operations,' he added. These are among 2,198 manufacturing projects approved under the MADANI Government from 2023 to Q1 2025, with 1,849 (84.2%) already implemented. 'We turn potential into reality,' Tengku Zafrul affirmed. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Trade Missions Abroad Bear Results, Two Foreign Companies Begin Investment In Malaysia -- Tengku Zafrul
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Two foreign investment projects announced during the government's trade and investment missions abroad have now begun implementation, thus refuting claims that no results were obtained from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit abroad. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that Gul Technologies, a company announced during the trade and investment mission to China in 2024, is currently building its factory in Kulim, Kedah, with an investment of RM350 million for Phase 1. He said that the project is expected to create 350 job opportunities for the local people. 'What is interesting is that this company is currently collaborating with Kulim Advanced Technologies Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Kulim Hi-Tech Park Corporation Sdn Bhd, which is responsible for training young talents. 'Through this collaboration, the company will employ 100 local technicians who will be sent to China for training,' said Tengku Zafrul in a post on X today. Meanwhile, another company, EDA, which was announced during the trade and investment mission to Italy in 2024, has started an investment worth RM100 million in Jasin, Melaka. 'EDA also has 150 vendors among local companies. This means that EDA is not only creating jobs at their facilities, but also supporting Malaysian workers in 150 local companies,' he said. These two projects are among the 2,198 manufacturing projects that have been approved throughout the MADANI Government's administration from 2023 to the first quarter of 2025. Tengku Zafrul said that out of that total, 1,849 projects, or 84.2 per cent, have been implemented as at July 2025.
