Lured by high returns, Terengganu businessman loses over RM200,000 to investment scam on social media Posted on 19/12/2024 CHUKAI, Dec 19 — A businessman lost RM210,976.50 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme on social media, according to police. Acting Kemaman District Police Chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said today the 31-year-old man had joined a so-called investment scheme through a website last November. He said the victim was deceived into making 13 transactions to 11 different accounts between November 4 and December 10, amounting to the total sum. “The victim was promised high returns by the investment scheme. However, after some time, he did not receive the promised returns. Feeling cheated, he lodged a police report yesterday evening,” Wan Muhamad said in a statement. He said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. He advised the public to verify investment opportunities through official sources, including the Securities Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia, before making any investment. — Bernama News
At Selayang court, 22 GISBH members face organised crime charges, families barred from entry Posted on 23/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — A total of 22 members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) appeared at the Selayang Sessions Court this morning to face charges of being members of an organised crime group since 2020. The accused include GISBH chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, his wife… Read More
Kebaya lands on Unesco heritage list Posted on 05/12/2024 The tourism, arts and culture ministry describes the kebaya as a garment that ‘represents our rich shared history’ and brings people together by promoting understanding between cultures. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The kebaya, a traditional garment beloved across Southeast Asia, has been officially added to Unesco’s Representative List of the… Read More
Akaun masih dibeku: Bersatu pertimbang saman SPRM, bank Posted on 01/12/2024 Presiden Muhyiddin Yassin kata tuntutan Bersatu di mahkamah berhubung pembekuan akaun bank adalah wajar memandangkan parti itu tidak pernah didakwa atas sebarang kesalahan. SHAH ALAM: Bersatu sedang mempertimbangkan tindakan undang-undang terhadap Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) dan pihak bank berhubung pembekuan akaun parti itu sehingga hari ini. Menurut Presiden Muhyiddin… Read More