Day: September 28, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 1,916 elderly individuals aged 61 and above fell victim to online scams during the first eight months of this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM255,367,680.39. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said that while the number of elderly victims is relatively small compared to other age groups, the financial losses incurred by this demographic are significant, making them a prime target for scammers. ‘Over the past three years (2021 to 2023), a total of 86,266 individuals have been victims of online fraud, of which 5,533 victims, or

MELAKA, The Melaka Health Department has ordered the closure of the dining hall and cafeteria at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Terendak for 14 days, effective yesterday, following the discovery of rat droppings on the floor. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said that the action was taken under the Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control Act 1988 and the Food Act 1983 for necessary cleaning and corrective measures, with both premises fined RM1,000. “In addition to hygiene concerns due to evidence of rat presence, the dining hall and cafeteria were closed because the refrigerator

KUCHING, The Para Malaysia Games (Para SUKMA) 2024 archery competition over five days ends today with two national records broken at the Petra Jaya Archery Range, here. National archery head coach Marzuki Zakaria said the Para SUKMA this time saw improved performance by young and women athletes, with his side successfully identifying some new talents to be honed. “For example, the Pahang archery squad improved the national record of 2013, which is a high achievement for archers, so we will try to feature some identified names at bigger tournaments. “Preparation towards the elite is a bit far but we will

KLUANG, The voting for the Mahkota state assembly by-election concluded today, with all 20 polling centres, which opened at 8 am, officially closing at 6 pm. The counting of votes will now take place at the Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail here. According to data from the Election Commission (EC), 61,397 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today, while early voting took place last Tuesday, and postal ballots were issued on Sept 15. Overall, the Mahkota state constituency has 66,318 registered voters, with the majority being Malay at 56 percent, followed by Chinese at 34 percent, Indian at eight percent,

TELUK INTAN, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad emphasised that river resources are a valuable asset that must be preserved to ensure the economic sustainability of local communities. He noted that the conservation of Sungai Perak is a priority aligned with the aspirations of the Perak Sejahtera 2030 Plan, which focuses not only on economic development but also on environmental sustainability. “The Hilir Perak region is a key area for aquaculture activities, with catches amounting to 296,447 metric tons valued at RM6.8 million as of July 2024. ‘The district is also a major supplier of cage-farmed fish, recording 1,326.9