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Elderly woman scammed of RM31,400 by ‘lover’

MIRI: A woman in her 60’s here fell victim to a love scam and was duped of RM31,400 by her ‘lover’. Miri Police OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed receiving a police report lodged by the victim on March 3. According to the report, the victim had never met the suspect and they only communicated via […]

Kucei’s Kitchen 7th Mile extends olive branch following social media controversy

KUCHING: Kucei’s Kitchen 7th Mile has issued an official statement extending an apology in response to a recent social media controversy involving a family member’s reaction to constructive criticism. The controversy arose when Facebook user Jong Shiau Chin shared feedback about their famous Rojak Kucei at Batu Lintang. The viral post on Facebook showcased a […]

‘Kopi Sawah’ finds fame on social media, draws visitors

By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: Going viral on social media for the right reasons is the dream of any business owner. Perhaps, it is Kopi Sawah’s premium location in Sekinchan – dubbed the rice bowl of Selangor – which is about 100 kilometres from the capital city, that inspired its patrons to promote the […]

Woman duped in currency scam

MIRI: A woman in her 50s has lost RM90,000 after falling victim to a foreign currency scheme promoted on social media. According to Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the victim lodged a police report on Friday (Nov 17). Alexson said that the victim, an accountant by profession, was lured into the scheme with […]

How 48 Indian workers strengthened Malaysia’s forced labour fight

By Nina Muslim KUALA LUMPUR: Over a dozen men can be seen either sitting or standing amidst thick green foliage in a video that went viral on social media in 2018. Their watchful eyes skim across the area, occasionally darting towards the man in the middle. The atmosphere was sombre. The unidentified man in the […]

MP: Don’t fall for fake job posts on social media

BETONG: Human trafficking syndicates typically operate both domestically and internationally, carrying out activities with ease as they are difficult to trace by the authorities, says Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu. He explained that these syndicates deal with specific individuals to manage various documents regarding the victims, making it challenging for authorities to detect legal offenses […]

Indonesia bans sales on social media platforms

JAKARTA: Indonesia has banned goods transactions on social media platforms in a new regulation, its trade minister said yesterday, as Jakarta aims to rein in direct sales on major platforms it says are harming millions of small businesses. Calls had grown in recent months for a regulation governing social media and e-commerce, with offline sellers […]

Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: Several Cabinet ministers have extended greetings on the occasion of Maulidur Rasul through social media to all Muslims and invited them to recite selawat (blessings) upon Prophet Muhammad. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the life and struggles of the Prophet are a highly valuable reference for all parties […]

Stop sharing fake videos, says police chief

KUCHING: Police are appealing to the public to refrain from sharing unsubstantiated news or video clips on social media platforms. The law enforcers made the appeal following an eight-second video clip that went viral on WhatsApp. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the video depicted a confrontation between two men, resulting in one losing consciousness. […]

Residents can utilise social media to promote Belawai 

KUCHING: The residents of Belawai are encouraged to make full use of social media tools to promote Belawai further both domestically and internationally. Tanjong Manis MP Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab said that social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are one of the most effective tools to introduce a location. “When […]