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
MCMC to explore direct mobile alerts for disasters, says Comms Minister Posted on November 24, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been tasked with exploring a direct disaster notification channel for residents, bypassing the use of Short Message Service (SMS), said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the disaster notification system should function as a mobile phone alert,… Read More
Malaysia ready to provide financial aid to Lebanon for victims of Israeli attacks, says PM Anwar Posted on November 12, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia is ready to channel financial aid to Lebanon to help victims affected by Israeli attacks, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on Facebook, Anwar said the matter was conveyed to Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati during the leader’s visit to… Read More
Federal laws take precedence in Sarawak’s oil and gas dispute, experts assert (VIDEO) Posted on November 21, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The federal government’s position on oil and gas (O&G) resources off Sarawak’s shores remains grounded in the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA), which grants Petronas full ownership and exclusive rights to all petroleum resources in Malaysia, both onshore and offshore. This claim has come under… Read More