Beware, scammers not only steal your money but also your heart
SIBU: Criminals are going hi-tech not only to steal one’s money but also one’s heart. Therefore, staying vigilant against evolving scam tactics is important to protect oneself from potential fraud, said Michael Tiang Ming Tee. While acknowledging the manifold advantages technology bestows upon daily lives, the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government […]
Beware of negative elements
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded not to bring in negative elements that can harm the state’s peace. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said since the ideological threat was not over yet, the people should not be easily influenced by elements from outside through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that could threaten the social and […]
Beware of scams, fake recruitment advertisements purportedly from Pos Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The public is reminded to be careful of fraudulent support calls, text messages or e-mails, as well as fake recruitment advertisements, claiming to be from Pos Malaysia. Pos Malaysia, in a statement today, said these scams were widespread and also faced by other postal services worldwide, with the aim to illegally acquire information […]
Beware! Bogus officers on the prowl
KUCHING: Police have advised the public to be cautious and not open their homes to unknown individuals acting suspiciously. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail gave the advice following a viral message regarding a group of people impersonating as government officials calling at homes in the city. The group’s modus operandi is to inspect the […]
Be wary of Macau scam syndicates
PADAWAN: The public is urged to be extra vigilant of Macau scam syndicates. Padawan Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief ASP Tina Manchu said this because such fraud is operated by trained syndicate members. “The syndicate members were trained for a month in Malaysia before they were sent to Thailand and Cambodia to deceive locals […]
Beware of opposition’s sweet promises
KUCHING: Kakas constituents have been warned against falling for the sweet promises made by the opposition. Assistant Native Laws and Customs Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the opposition was only good at making promises but not keeping them. “Their sweet promises were only to win votes. Look at what happened before the 14th General […]
Beware of fake stories
BETONG: Members of Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) are urged to play a role in resolving social confusion resulting from false stories or fake news. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that ahead of the election season, many issues were deliberately raised. For example, in the past few days, land issue […]
Beware opposition tactics
MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has reminded the natives in Sarawak to be aware of the opposition whom he described as a ‘snake’ that wraps around their prey harping on and twisting land issues. “Don`t be fooled by the opposition’s instigation on land issues, because believing in such propaganda would lead […]
Beware the imposters
SRI AMAN: Some former officers of Agriculture Department have been found attempting to mislead the people by claiming they still have the authority to approve subsidy or project applications. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said he was alerted to such ruse when attending a meeting with officers from the Sri Aman Division Agriculture […]
Beware syndicate seeking tax payment
KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has advised the public to be wary of fraudulent tactics by syndicates to get tax payers to make payments for outstanding Sales and Service Tax (SST) through false letters using the IRB’s name and logo. In a statement today, IRB said the false letter contained personal details of […]
