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
Harga 20 barangan segar turun lebih 10% Jun-Julai, kata Rafizi Posted on 19/11/2024 Barangan segar yang lebih murah Julai lalu termasuk timun, kacang buncis, cili padi, kubis, daging kambing, anggur merah, lada benggala, saderi dan limau kasturi. PETALING JAYA: Harga 20 barangan segar turun lebih 10% dari Jun hingga Julai lalu, kata Menteri Ekonomi, Rafizi Ramli ketika menolak dakwaan kenaikan harga barang. Menurutnya,… Read More
DPM Fadillah says Malaysia to launch renewable energy auction for Singapore by end 2024 to share excess electricity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Malaysia’s cross-border renewable energy auction for Singapore’s energy importer, under Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM), will begin by year-end, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He explained that, through efforts to integrate regional power grids, the country aims to strengthen energy security across ASEAN… Read More
Georgia’s poll body confirms ruling party’s win in controversial vote Posted on 16/11/2024 Universities in big cities across Georgia were gripped by student protests yesterday. (EPA Images pic) TBILISI: Georgia’s ruling party won last month’s controversial parliamentary vote, the poll commission said today releasing final results, amid allegations of fraud, Russian meddling, and western calls to investigate irregularities. The Caucasus nation’s pro-western opposition… Read More