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
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses solidarity, offers aid to Malaysia amid flood crisis, says PM Anwar Posted on December 1, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed his intention to send contributions to assist Malaysians affected by the devastating floods, as a gesture of solidarity and support during this difficult time. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared that this sentiment was expressed by his… Read More
Johor MB: Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore set for Dec 9 Posted on November 8, 2024 KULAI, Nov 7 — The joint agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to be signed on Dec 9, 2024, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said that the agreement is projected to be inked during the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia… Read More
Offering 60pc discount during Madani govt event, cops say collected RM9.1m in outstanding traffic fines Posted on November 26, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) collected outstanding traffic summonses totalling RM9.13 million during the three-day Two Years of MADANI Government Programme (2TM) from Friday to yesterday. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the total collection… Read More