Datuk Seri palsu: Polis rakam keterangan ahli lembaga pengarah syarikat telco

 

Polis telah merakam keterangan seorang ahli lembaga pengarah sebuah syarikat telekomunikasi yang didakwa menggunakan gelaran "Datuk Seri" palsu.

Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, berkata siasatan lanjut masih diteruskan ke atas individu berkenaan.

"Beliau (Individu itu) telah diambil keterangan dan kita sedang teruskan siasatan.

"Suka saya tegaskan bahawa perbuatan menggunakan gelaran kebesaran tanpa melalui proses yang sah adalah satu kesalahan dan perkara ini diambil serius oleh pihak Istana Pahang.

"Pihak polis akan mengambil tindakan tegas termasuklah mendakwa mereka yang berkenaan," katanya kepada Malaysiakini.

Kes disiasat di bawah Seksyen 4(1) Enakmen Lambang, Gelaran atau Anugerah (Mencegah Penggunaan Tidak Wajar) Pahang 2017.

Semalam, Malaysiakini melaporkan polis sedang menyiasat anggota lembaga pengarah sebuah syarikat telekomunikasi yang didakwa menggunakan gelaran "Datuk Seri" palsu yang dikaitkan dengan Istana Pahang.

Ia susulan satu laporan polis dibuat di Pahang pada 26 Jul lalu mendakwa individu berkenaan belum menerima sebarang anugerah dari istana Pahang yang membawa gelaran itu.

Berdasarkan laporan polis yang dilihat Malaysiakini, semakan telah dibuat dengan unit Jumaah Pangkuan Diraja Negeri Pahang bagi mendapatkan kepastian berhubung perkara itu.

"Saya telah membuat semakan awal dengan unit Jumaah Pangkuan Diraja Negeri Pahang penama masih belum dikalungkan secara sah darjah kebesaran Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP).

"Justeru penama telah salah menggunakan gelaran tersebut sebagai mana Seksyen 6 Undang-undang Negeri Pahang pengisytiharan gelaran, pangkat kemuliaan,pangkat kebesaran dan kurniaan negeri pahang 2019," kata Amir Syaffiq dalam laporan polis berkenaan. - Mkini

Fokus dasar, tinggalkan politik identiti, seru Pemuda Amanah

 

Ketua Pemuda Amanah Hasbie Muda berkata, politik haruslah fokus kepada dasar dan polisi, bukan lagi perbezaan warna kulit dan agama.

PETALING JAYA: 

Ketua Pemuda Amanah Hasbie Muda menyeru agar golongan belia meninggalkan politik identiti, sebaliknya fokus kepada dasar dan polisi.

Politik perlu fokus kepada dasar dan polisi, bukan lagi perbezaan warna kulit dan agama,

 katanya kepada FMT.

Beliau berkata demikian menyokong saranan bekas Ahli Parlimen Batu Kawan Kasthuri Patto agar golongan belia memainkan peranan mempertanggungjawabkan dan menegur ahli politik yang membuat kenyataan memecahbelahkan rakyat.

Kasthuri berkata, sebagai masa depan negara, golongan belia harus menjadi agen keamanan dan perubahan, dan bersatu dalam menerapkan nilai sejagat ini dalam masyarakat berbilang kaum dan agama.

Pada masa sama, beliau menekankan kerajaan perlu muhasabah dan mengubah sistem untuk menggalakkan perpaduan umum, termasuk menyegarkan sukatan pelajaran sekolah dan menyediakan persekitaran selamat untuk dialog diadakan.

Dalam nada sama, Hasbie menegur tindakan Ketua Penerangan PAS Ahmad Fadhli Shaari yang memuat naik gambar tiang kabel di Jambatan Pulau Pinang pada Isnin lepas, yang menurutnya menyerupai ‘roket’, merujuk kepada lambang DAP.

Hasbie berkata, hantaran seperti dimuat naik Ahmad Fadhli itu contoh hantaran ahli politik mengandungi dakwaan tidak berasas yang boleh memecahbelahkan rakyat.

Setiap perkara dilihat dari kaca mata politik identiti dan kebencian,

 katanya. - FMT

Don’t abuse social media restrictions, KJ tells govt

 

Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on the Keluar Sekejap podcast that he felt social media was currently ‘out of control’. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has asked the government to provide assurances that planned regulations on social media and internet messaging services will not stifle legitimate debate and discourse.

In the latest episode of his Keluar Sekejap podcast, Khairy said he supported the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) 

noble effort

 requiring social media and internet messaging services with at least eight million registered users in Malaysia to apply for a licence.

The former health minister said he felt social media is currently 

out of control

, adding that there also seemed to be a lack of monitoring with regards to content that is uploaded, promoted and spread on such platforms.

He said social media platforms are increasingly filled with scams, online fraud and cyberbullying.

Khairy also highlighted research about the negative effects of social media platforms on the cognitive development and mental health of youth and children, adding that certain platforms had been known to promote sexual violence.

I don’t like it when communication platforms have no rules or regulations… And are not being monitored at all. So I support this (MCMC’s) move,

 he said.

“But there are fears that the regulations could be part of efforts to restrict freedom of expression or space for discussions.

How will the government guarantee that these regulations will not close the room for legitimate political debate, criticism and discussions?

Last Saturday, MCMC announced that all social media and internet messaging services with at least eight million registered users in Malaysia must apply for a licence.

In a statement, MCMC said the new regulations would apply to social media platforms, and not users, and were likely to affect platforms such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, WeChat, Snapchat, and Line.

MCMC said the licence would be introduced on Aug 1, with enforcement effective from Jan 1 next year. The new policy is aimed at creating a safer internet environment for children and families.

Failure to obtain a licence after the effective date would be an offence, which can be punishable under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

The commission said the new regulatory framework was in line with the Cabinet’s decision that social media services and internet messaging services must comply with Malaysian laws to combat the rise in cybercrime offences including scams and online fraud, cyberbullying, and sexual crimes against children. - FMT

BNM seizes over RM30mil in assets and accounts linked to fraudulent investment firm

 

Various luxury items and 92 bank accounts worth over RM30 million, believed to be linked to an investment company suspected of carrying out fraudulent activities, were seized by Bank Negara Malaysia. NSTP pic

KUALA LUMPUR: Various luxury items and 92 bank accounts worth over RM30 million, believed to be linked to an investment company suspected of carrying out fraudulent activities, were seized by Bank Negara Malaysia.

BNM, in a statement today, said the seizures were part of an integrated operation conducted at 12 locations around the Klang Valley since yesterday.

The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living ministry (KPDN), the Inland Revenue Board, CyberSecurity Malaysia, and police through the National Financial Crime Centre.

BNM said the joint enforcement action targeted XFOX Market Sdn Bhd and several other entities suspected of committing various financial offenses.

During the raids, it said various documents and related items necessary for the investigation were seized.

"The operation also resulted in the confiscation of numerous assets, including gold, cash amounting to over RM4.85 million (including foreign currency), cryptocurrencies, vehicles, and luxury goods.

"Additionally, 92 bank accounts totaling RM25.4 million and safe deposit boxes were frozen."

BNM said that investigations are ongoing under a few sections, among which are under Section 137(1) of the Financial Services Act 2013, Sections 112 and 113 of the Income Tax Act 1967, Section 27B of the Direct Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act 1993, and Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).

"This operation is part of ongoing efforts among agencies to combat financial crimes in Malaysia," it said.

BNM urged the public to exercise caution and invest only with licensed or registered entities.

"The public are also advised to be wary of investment opportunities promising high returns, especially those encountered through social media, emails, or smartphones.

" Any suspicious activities can be reported through BNM's BNMLink Call Centre at 1-300-88-5465 or eLink at bnm.gov.my, KPDN at 1-800-886-800 or eaduan.kpdn.gov.my, or the Securities Commission at 03-62048999 or aduan@seccom.com.my," it said.

Earlier, it was reported that an investment company suspected of running fraudulent schemes had been raided by authorities, with various luxury vehicles seized.

It is understood that the raids were conducted at the company's office and the owner's residence in Subang, Selangor. - NST

Red Palm oil offers a nutritional boost for pregnant, nursing mothers and their infants

 

AS new mothers care for their babies, a recent discovery in children’s nutrition provides important benefits for both mother and child.

Research shows that if mothers incorporate red palm oil into their diet, levels of provitamin A carotenoids significantly increases in both their blood serum and breastmilk which ultimately increases alpha and beta carotene levels in their baby’s serum.

This is a positive finding towards neonatal growth and paediatric health overall since vitamin A is one of the most essential nutrients for foetus, neonates and infants.

According to research conducted in Hyderabad India and Tanzania, pregnant and lactating mothers who incorporate red palm oil in moderation as salad dressing or in stir fry cooking have higher retinols level in mother and infants as well as lesser rate of anaemia (red blood cells deficiency) compared to those who don’t have red palm oil in their diet.

Provitamin A carotenoids are essential nutrients that the body converts into vitamin A. This vitamin is crucial for vision, immune function and cellular health.

Red palm oil

For pregnant and nursing mothers, adequate levels of these nutrients are important to ensure their infants receive sufficient nutrient through breastmilk for appropriate foetal growth.

Vitamin A deficiency in infants can lead to severe health issues, including stunted growth, impaired vision and increased susceptibility to infections.

Sustainable palm oil sourcing

Studies have shown that palm oil which is rich in natural carotenoids can significantly enhance the levels of these nutrients in the maternal plasma.

When consumed by lactating mothers, the carotenoids from palm oil which is transferred through breastmilk directly benefit the infant by boosting neonatal immune system and aiding brain development.

This is especially important in regions where dietary diversity is limited and access to vitamin A-rich food is scarce.

While the nutritional benefits of palm oil are clear, the importance of sourcing sustainable palm oil is also important.

Palm oil industry has historically been linked to deforestation and habitat destruction. However, Malaysia’s palm oil industry has been working tirelessly in recent years to tackle sustainability goals and environmental impact.

By adhering to rigorous environmental and ethical standards, sustainable palm oil farms in Malaysia have been able to protect the ecosystem, support local communities and promote biodiversity.

Produced under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme, Malaysian palm oil has always ensured that consumers can enjoy the health benefits of palm oil while contributing to a more equitable and environmentally-friendly industry.

The MSPO certification guarantees that the palm oil is produced in a manner that prioritises environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability.

Palm oil can be valuable addition to the diet of breastfeeding mothers by offering rich source of energy, essential vitamins and beneficial fat that support both mother’s and infant’s health.

However, it is vital that sustainable palm oil be prioritised so we can help mitigate the negative impacts associated with conventional palm oil production, hence ensuring a healthier future for our families and our planet.

Dr Malar Santhi Santherasegapan is a medical officer in Columbia Asia Hospital.

The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.

- Focus Malaysia