Bangladeshi ‘Datuk’ arrested over alleged migrant worker quota fraud linked to a non-existent project Posted on 13/11/2024 PETALING JAYA, Nov 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a Bangladeshi director, who holds a “Datuk” title, over alleged fraudulent applications for migrant worker quotas linked to a non-existent project, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported. A source within the MACC disclosed to FMT that the suspect, in his 40s, had submitted two quota applications for a total of 600 workers, with each application involving significant levy payments. According to the source, these levies amounted to approximately RM460,000 and RM650,000. The source reportedly said the man was taken into custody at 9pm yesterday after giving his statement at the Selangor MACC office. He has been remanded until November 17 for further investigation. According to the report the suspect allegedly submitted the applications sometime in 2023. Selangor MACC director Datuk Alias Salim confirmed the arrest when contacted. News
Israel sends draft orders to more ultra-Orthodox Jews Posted on 17/11/2024 Police detain ultra-Orthodox Jews during a protest against conscription outside the army recruitment office in Jerusalem. (EPA Images pic) JERUSALEM: The Israeli military issued call-up notices to more members of the ultra-Orthodox community on Sunday to bolster its forces as it fights on its southern and northern borders, a move… Read More
Asian markets swing after Wall St losses on US rates outlook Posted on 18/11/2024 Expectations of new tariffs on Chinese goods under a second Donald Trump administration fuel unease and fears of another trade war. (AP pic) HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street as investors scale back their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts owing to worries… Read More
Tackling cybercrimes head-on: IGP unveils new cyber unit, restructures CCID to combat rising threats Posted on 15/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A new Technical and Tactical Cyber Unit has been established to boost the Commercial Crime Investigation Department’s (CCID) ability to effectively tackle cybercrimes. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain announced that 17 positions have been filled to launch the unit’s first-phase operations. “This… Read More