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The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Penang customs seize RM2.67m in smuggled cigarettes and liquor
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department detained two men and crippled a smuggling syndicate, seizing various cigarettes as well as alcoholic beverages worth RM2.67 million in separate raids in the state recently. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said in the first case, its enforcement officers detained two suspects after inspecting a lorry parked at a Bukit Mertajam residential area car park on May 6. 'We detained two men, in their 20s and 30s, who were found not far from the parked lorry. They were the driver and assistant of the vehicle. Further checks of the lorry uncovered white and kretek cigarettes suspected to be untaxed. 'The seized cigarettes amounted to 1.32 million sticks, valued at RM431,504, with total unpaid duties estimated at RM1.34 million. Investigations found that all the cigarettes were smuggled in from a neighbouring country to be distributed in northern states,' he said at a press conference here today. He said investigations revealed that the syndicate's modus operandi involved abandoning lorries loaded with smuggled cigarettes in public parking areas to evade detection by authorities. Rohaizad added that investigations are ongoing to trace the cigarette smuggling syndicate, which is believed to have an international network. Meanwhile, in a second case, the Customs team raided a house in a Butterworth residential area on May 9, seizing various alcoholic beverages valued at RM236,737.20, with total unpaid duties amounting to RM663,027.03. 'During the raid, the house was locked and unoccupied. Our team broke down the door and discovered a variety of alcoholic beverages, including 15,288 cans of beer and 13,820 bottles of liquor stored in the residence,' he said. He added that the homeowner claimed to have rented the property to an individual, and customs officers are tracking down the suspect involved in the case. Both cases are being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
SG student alleges parents refuse to pay for uni fees
A Singaporean woman's post on Reddit recently sparked a discussion about filial piety and the importance of prioritising one's own well-being, after she alleged that her parents had refused to pay for her university education but still expected her to provide financial support in the future. In the post, the student claimed that her parents had announced their decision not to fund her higher education last year. What frustrated her even more was that, after she had come to terms with the situation, she noticed her parents 'bragging' about her achievements to their friends. 'I feel even more mad at the fact that they are using me as something to show off without contributing,' she wrote. The student also reflected on past experiences related to her education, recalling her father's negative reaction after she was enrolled in a tuition class during secondary school, which cost S$45 (RM149) per hour. She alleged that he verbally abused her nearly every day as a result. As a result, he has decided not to financially support her family in the future, although she expressed concern that her parents might take legal action against her under Singapore's Maintenance of Parents Act. This legislation allows parents aged 60 and above who are unable to support themselves to claim maintenance from their children, either through monthly allowances or a lump-sum payment. 'They may not be willing to put S$100,000 (RM331,654) towards my education, but I know they will be willing to put S$200,000 (RM663,354) towards a lawyer to demand maintenance from me. If you think I'm exaggerating, I really swear I am not,' she added. While she acknowledged feeling stressed about her finances during her university studies, she said she was even more anxious about dealing with her parents over the issue. The anonymous student later provided an update, saying she had got into an argument with her father after informing him of her decision not to support them financially in the future. Given her current circumstances, where she may need to continue living with her parents during her studies, she has decided to provide them with only a minimal monthly allowance — reflecting how poorly they had allegedly treated her for most of her life. Netizens expressed concern over the young woman's situation and advised her to keep her distance from her parents, especially after she has graduated. One user said that while children should appreciate their parents' efforts for raising them, noting the challenges that come with parenthood, the user acknowledged that parents should be self-sufficient with their own savings.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
SG woman's parents allegedly refuse to pay for university but expect financial support in the future
A Singaporean woman's post on Reddit recently sparked a discussion about filial piety and the importance of prioritising one's own well-being, after she alleged that her parents had refused to pay for her university education but still expected her to provide financial support in the future. In the post, the student claimed that her parents had announced their decision not to fund her higher education last year. What frustrated her even more was that, after she had come to terms with the situation, she noticed her parents 'bragging' about her achievements to their friends. 'I feel even more mad at the fact that they are using me as something to show off without contributing,' she wrote. The student also reflected on past experiences related to her education, recalling her father's negative reaction after she was enrolled in a tuition class during secondary school, which cost S$45 (RM149) per hour. She alleged that he verbally abused her nearly every day as a result. As a result, he has decided not to financially support her family in the future, although she expressed concern that her parents might take legal action against her under Singapore's Maintenance of Parents Act. This legislation allows parents aged 60 and above who are unable to support themselves to claim maintenance from their children, either through monthly allowances or a lump-sum payment. 'They may not be willing to put S$100,000 (RM331,654) towards my education, but I know they will be willing to put S$200,000 (RM663,354) towards a lawyer to demand maintenance from me. If you think I'm exaggerating, I really swear I am not,' she added. While she acknowledged feeling stressed about her finances during her university studies, she said she was even more anxious about dealing with her parents over the issue. The anonymous student later provided an update, saying she had got into an argument with her father after informing him of her decision not to support them financially in the future. Given her current circumstances, where she may need to continue living with her parents during her studies, she has decided to provide them with only a minimal monthly allowance — reflecting how poorly they had allegedly treated her for most of her life. Netizens expressed concern over the young woman's situation and advised her to keep her distance from her parents, especially after she has graduated. One user said that while children should appreciate their parents' efforts for raising them, noting the challenges that come with parenthood, the user acknowledged that parents should be self-sufficient with their own savings.
