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
Two Malaysians hurt in Singapore crash on Seletar Expressway, one in critical condition following collision with trailer; driver arrested for careless driving Posted on November 20, 2024 SINGAPORE, Nov 19 –– Two Malaysians are receiving treatment at a hospital in Singapore after their motorcycle was involved in a collision with a trailer lorry on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Monday night. The motorcycle pillion rider, Muhammad Hairul Nizam Soyod, 35, is currently in the intensive care unit… Read More
Commonwealth Student Governance Summit at Limkokwing University champions TVET overhaul to make it more appealing Posted on November 20, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17, 2024 — The Commonwealth Student Governance Summit (CSGS) 2024 witnessed youth leaders and educators urging for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) — often perceived as less prestigious than traditional academic pathways—to be made more appealing to students and parents. The Commonwealth Student Governance Summit… Read More
King and Queen mourn passing of Johor Council of Royal Court secretary Posted on November 17, 2024 JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 16 — His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia expressed their condolences over the demise of Johor Council of Royal Court secretary and former Johor State Secretary Datuk Abdul Latiff Yusof. Information on his death was… Read More