Bangladeshi ‘Datuk’ arrested over alleged migrant worker quota fraud linked to a non-existent project Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv 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
Vote us and you’ll get Sabah bank and airline, KDM promises locals ahead of state election Posted on November 18, 2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 17 — Establishing Sabah’s own bank and airline are two additional manifestos announced by the Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) for the upcoming 17th State Election. These new manifestos were unveiled by KDM President Datuk Peter Anthony during the KDM Kudat Division launch in Kampung Kalipuon, Pitas… Read More
Health screenings, medication provided since Aug last year as Kuala Pilah combats leprosy outbreak in Orang Asli villages Posted on February 21, 2025 KUALA PILAH, Feb 20 — The Kuala Pilah District Health Office has taken proactive measures to prevent the spread of leprosy by conducting health screenings on residents in Kampung Orang Asli Chergun and Kampung Orang Asli Guntur since August last year. The Kampung Orang Asli Chergun Village Development and Security… Read More
Man to be charged tomorrow in Johor teen girl kidnapping case, says police chief Posted on December 5, 2024 JOHOR BARU, Dec 4 — A Chinese national suspected of kidnapping a 15-year-old girl in Johor Baru on November 26 will be charged at the Johor Baru Court Complex tomorrow. Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the 22-year-old male suspect will be charged under Section 365 of the Penal… Read More