If you allow someone to use your bank account for illegal purposes — often referred to as “mule bank accounts” — you are breaking the law. Even if you are not directly involved in whatever your “renter” does. The MalayMail Online reports: Bukit Aman Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) acting director Commissioner Datuk Saiful Azly […]
Category Archives: News
July
16
Bukit Aman: It is an offence to ‘rent out’ your bank accounts, scammers use them to launder illegal funds
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July
06
PR firms still being paid millions for services to Jho Low
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A London-based public relations firm is still being paid millions for services to businessperson Low Taek Jho, who is wanted as a key suspect in the alleged multi-billion ringgit theft of 1MDB funds and remains on the run, according to a report by UK-based The Guardian. MalaysiaKini has the story: The report said Schillings, a […]
July
02
Employers may apply for recruitment incentives starting from today
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Employers can now apply for employment incentives under the Employment Recruitment Incentives Programme (PenjanaKerjaya) handled by the Social Security Organisation (Socso), says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pic). The Star reports: The incentive programme, which was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin under Penjana on June 5, offers incentives of between […]
June
27
EPF withdrawal age stays at 55
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THE Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will not be raising the eligible age for contributors to make a full withdrawal of their savings. The Malaysian Insight reports: It said it has taken note of the World Bank’s suggestion to gradually raise the age when members can make a full withdrawal of their retirement savings from 55 […]
June
23
Shafee laments on draconian law used to recover tax arrears
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Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyer today argued against the Inland Revenue Board’s (IRB) attempt to obtain a summary judgment in its RM1.69 billion tax arrears suit against the former prime minister without going through a full trial. The New Straits Times reports: Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said the application by the IRB to get […]
June
20
Electricity bills: Three months’ free for domestic low power users, RM77 discount for others (updated)
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The Government has announced an additional RM942mil in discounts and rebates for domestic users’ electricity bills. The Star reports: Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik Tambahan is on top of the existing discounts on Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) electricity bills announced during the government’s economic stimulus […]
June
13
Patrick Teoh to be charged in Johor court tomorrow over alleged TMJ Facebook slur
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Actor and former radio announcer Patrick Teoh will be charged in a court in Johor tomorrow. The Malay Mail reports: He stands accused of allegedly insulting the Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and the Johor royal institution in a Facebook post. The Malaysian Insight reported Teoh as confirming the news but declining […]
June
13
Socso CEO explains how Penjana aids employers, employees
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Social Security Organisation chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohamad explainshow its initiatives under Penjana will help employers and employees. The NST carries the story – QUESTION: The Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) was announced in March as part of the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package to promote employee retention and reduce layoffs. […]
June
05
PM announces RM35 billion stimulus plan in latest bid for economic recovery
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Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today unveiled a RM35 billion stimulus package to help the economy recover from the impact of Covid-19 and the subsequent movement control order (MCO), which saw the majority of businesses shut down for weeks under restrictions on public activities. Free Malaysia Today reports: Of this, RM10 billion will be in the […]
June
04
Socso: Job losses increase by 42pct in Q1
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, job losses in the country has increased by 42 per cent year-on-year for this first quarter (Q1 2020), according to the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Employment Insurance System (EIS). The New Straits Times reports: In a report titled Employment Outlook, the 1st Quarter of 2020, Volume 4/2020, The Impact of […]
June
02
Socso told to find ways to provide freelancers with safety net
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THE Human Resources Ministry has directed the Social Security Organisation (Socso) to find ways to protect freelancers in the event of unfavourable conditions. The Malaysian Insight reports: Minister M. Saravanan said flexible employment, such as online businesses and food delivery, has become a trend, especially among the younger generation, in today’s gig economy. “My stance […]
June
01
Asymptomatic Covid-19 positive individuals have low virus load, says Dr Noor Hisham
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Covid-19 positive individuals who are asymptomatic do not have the potential to infect others because they have a low “virus load” compared to those who are symptomatic, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. The Malay Mail reports: He, however, said that infectivity could occur two days before the affected individual showed symptoms. “So, […]
May
30
NST Leader: Brake the alcohol habit
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Alcohol, strangely, gets people all riled up. The NST writes: Even journalists who are supposed to be dwellers of the kingdom of sobriety, at least when they hold their mighty pen, are intoxicated to no end. These and others wax indignant when a ban is suggested. It is a breach of human rights, they say. […]
May
26
Veteran journalist Ahmad Talib dies
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Veteran journalist Datuk Ahmad A. Talib died due to liver cancer at 5.42pm on Tuesday (May 26) at the University Malaya Medical Centre. The Star reports: The former New Straits Times Press (NSTP) group editor and executive director of Media Prima Bhd was 69. Ahmad started his career as a cadet reporter at the national […]
May
21
Malaysia’s jobless persons rise 16pct in March
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The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a massive blow to the Malaysian labour market as the number of unemployed persons surges 16.2 per cent year-on-year in March. The New Straits Times reports: This means there were 610,500 people without any job as of March, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). This led to an […]
May
20
Dr M disputes RoS letter on Bersatu chairmanship, says won post uncontested after resigning
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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has disputed today the recent Registrar of Societies (RoS) letter which affirmed his resignation as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. The Malay Mail reports: Through his lawyers Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, Dr Mahathir explained that even as he had resigned, he has been announced as the party chairman after he […]
May
16
‘This is a lie’ – Ex-AG insists never agreed to settlement with Riza Aziz
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Former attorney-general Tommy Thomas described claims that he agreed to a settlement with Riza Abdul Aziz over money laundering charges related to 1MDB funds as a “lie”. MalaysiaKini reports: He said this in response to the MACC, which in a statement on May 14, said the prosecution’s move to apply for a discharge not amounting […]
May
15
Three origin points detected in fire at Cradle Fund CEO’s house, court told
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The High Court was today told that three fire origins were detected in the fire that broke out at the home of Cradle Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Nazrin Hassan about two years ago. The Malay Mail reports: Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director (Fire Safety) Edwin Galan Teruki, who is the 20th prosecution witness, […]
May
13
Covid-19: 396 passengers on two AirAsia KL-Tawau flights told to get tested
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A total of 396 passengers who flew on two AirAsia Kuala Lumpur-Tawau flights have been told get tested again for Covid-19 immediately after six passengers tested positive for the disease. The Star reports: Tawau Area 2 health officer Dr Suzalinna Sulaiman urged passengers of AirAsia flight AK5742 on May 1 and AK5740 on May 4 […]
May
12
Dine-in at eateries allowed in Selangor beginning tomorrow
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Dine-in at eateries will be allowed in Selangor, beginning tomorrow, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The Sun Daily reports: However he said, customers at the eateries including restaurants, food courts, covered stalls and kiosks must comply with the social distancing regulation. He said food outlet operators are allowed to fully operate, including for […]
May
12
Ismail Sabri: Barbers making house-calls ‘news to me’, not allowed
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Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today appeared surprised when asked about barbers providing haircut services privately at homes of certain VIPs, adding that such services are still not allowed. The Malay Mail reports: In a press conference today, the Defence Minister said, “This is news to me. I myself didn’t get the news […]
May
11
Johor cops to apply for longer remand for Patrick Teoh, claim he is uncooperative
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Johor police will apply to extend the remand order against former radio personality and actor Patrick Teoh who is currently under investigation for insulting the state’s Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim after he refused to cooperate with police. The MalayMail reports: Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the suspect was uncooperative […]
May
08
Loan moratorium: Borrowers need to inform banks on consent, says finance minister
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Borrowers and clients who wish to continue with the six-month moratorium need to inform their respective banks of their consent via the banks’ designated platforms, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The MalayMail Online reports: Although the moratorium is automatic starting April 1, the borrowers’ consent is still legally required. “This is […]
May
06
MOF: No extra charges for hire-purchase loan moratorium
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Following discussions between the Finance Ministry and the banking sector, it has been decided that a six-month moratorium for hire-purchase (HP) loans will not result in accrued interest. MalaysiaKini reports. This means customers who opt to defer their repayments from April to September will not need to pay larger installments once the deferment period ends. Their […]
May
06
Pubs, eateries selling liquor not allowed to open under CMCO
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PUBS and restaurants selling liquor are not allowed to operate during the conditional movement-control order (CMCO) period, said Annuar Musa. The Malaysian Insight reports: The Federal Territories minister said the ministry has received complaints from non-Muslims that such premises in Kuala Lumpur are operating at night. “Customers at pubs were not practising social distancing. I […]
May
05
After ‘crispy rendang’ gaffe, MasterChef Australia judge criticises wonton filling for being ‘not crunchy’
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MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen has been getting heat on Twitter for his recent criticism of contestant Brendan Pang’s dish. In an episode aired on May 3, the chefs were faced with an elimination challenge and were asked to create a dish that would showcase the crunchy textures of food. The episode was part of […]
May
03
Get workers tested for Covid-19 under Socso’s free plan, says minister
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All employers, especially those operating in red and yellow zones of Covid-19 infections, were urged today to ensure their workers undergo screening for the disease under a free Socso programme. Free Malaysia Today reports: Human Resources Minister M Saravanan said those economic sectors which will be allowed to resume operations from tomorrow are subject to […]
May
02
Hire purchase moratorium interest rate cannot be higher than original contract – BNM
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Any additional interest that some banks may charge on the deferred payment cannot be higher than the original hire-purchase contract signed, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said. BNM reiterated that, as a regulator, it has from the very beginning indicated that there will be accrued interest or profit with regard to the six-month moratorium. “Most important […]
April
30
Apple testing faster iPhone unlock feature for mask-wearing users
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Apple is testing an update that would make unlocking an iPhone faster when wearing a face mask. The Star reports: Phone Arena reported that the new feature allows users to prompt a passcode unlock by swiping up from the bottom of the Home screen. Before this, when Face ID unlock was set, the device would […]
April
28
Companies allowed to operate during MCO can go full capacity, says Azmin
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Economic sectors allowed to operate at half capacity during phases one to three of the movement control order (MCO) are allowed to carry on business at full capacity from Wednesday (April 29). The Star reports: These companies must, however, comply with the established standard operating procedure (SOP) in their respective sectors, said International Trade and […]
