Scammer caught on video buying RM30,000 worth of gold with fake money

 

BEING the owner of a gold shop, anyone would be happy when a customer comes in to make a huge purchase.

That should solve the cash flow problem for the next few months. But if said customer looks like a mafia boss, complete with black shades and a suspicious attitude, maybe that should give us pause.

Tell that to the unlucky owner of a gold shop for his big spending customer happened to be nothing than a scammer.

According to netizen @kamaghul who posted the video, the man bought gold worth RM30,000 using fake cash.

The video can also be found at: https://x.com/kamaghul/status/2001901430739997160?s=20

But the staff working there aren’t a bunch of fools either. If not for Mr Mafia beating a hasty escape in his black Axia, they would have caught up with him too. 

Sadly, the man was as slippery as he was cunning and the staff ended up with nothing but a pavement filled with worthless money. So far, there are no updates regarding the theft. 

But on another note, readers should arm themselves with the necessary knowledge so that they are able to distinguish between what is real and fake ringgit.

According to says.com, fake RM100 notes are often printed using basic inkjet printers, resulting in colours that are overly bright or slightly off from the genuine version. 

“Authentic banknotes are printed on high-quality paper that feels firm and crisp. Counterfeit notes often feel thin and soft, similar to regular A4 paper, and may show white streaks when folded,” said the website.

Also, genuine RM100 notes have raised print, especially on the portrait of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong and some of the text. 

says.com went on to point out that the raise print can be felt with one’s fingers. Counterfeit notes, on the other hand, tend to be completely smooth. — Focus Malaysia

MCA targets seven seats in GE16, says UEC recognition not relevant to voters

 

MCA secretary-general Chong Sin Woon announced the party aims to win at least seven parliamentary seats in the next general election, returning to its post-2018 strength from the current two.

Focusing on winnable seats with strong grassroots and credible candidates, MCA is considering contesting independently rather than spreading resources thin.

“If there is space for us to contest on our own, we will contest as many seats as we can, but we must be realistic and assess our strength,” he was quoted as saying in an interview with Utusan Malaysia.

“If we can at least return to our previous strength of seven MPs, that would be a good starting point for a comeback. We are not setting unrealistic targets,” he added.

Chong revealed members favour going solo but stressed realism, while warning against waiting for UMNO’s stance on DAP collaboration. He also reiterated MCA’s resolution to quit BN if any component works with DAP.

Separately, Chong said UEC recognition is no longer a major concern for most Chinese voters, as holders now have expanded pathways to private universities and PTPTN loans.

He criticised DAP’s shifting position, noting a past conditional offer under Najib Razak was rejected.

“Now, when people talk about recognising UEC, for the majority of the Chinese community, it is no longer relevant,” he reportedly said.

“In the 1960s and 1970s, yes, because there were no alternatives. If you did not have the money to go to Taiwan, that was the end. No colleges, no pathways,” Chong said. —  Focus Malaysia

Will the MIC drama end with the BN Supreme Council meeting in January?

 

BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the status of MIC within BN will be discussed at the BN Supreme Council Meeting in January next year, not at the upcoming UMNO General Assembly in January 2026.

He clarified that UMNO and MIC hold equal status in BN, and a decision will be made at the council meeting. This follows reports that MIC’s recent annual general assembly deferred a decision on whether to remain in or exit BN, referring related motions to its Central Working Committee.

Zahid earlier said BN has yet to receive a letter from MIC regarding the party’s motion to leave the coalition. He also reminded BN component parties to think carefully before deciding to leave a coalition they had been part of for so long because those who leave the coalition will not be re-admitted in the future.

“Among us, don’t say one thing by day and another by night,” Zahid reportedly said on Dec 14.

“Politics is very dynamic. Don’t let it be merely because of being drunk on power from consuming too much intoxicating drink. Decisions are then made without considering that we have been friends for over 70 years. We’ll decide soon,” he added.

In response, MIC president SA Vigneswaran said that while his party is in no rush to decide on the matter, Zahid appeared overly eager for MIC to determine its future.

“MIC does not need to be pressured into making a decision in an unstable political climate. Whatever it is, MIC will make a decision soon and inform the BN leadership via letter in the near future,” Vigneswaran said. —  Focus Malaysia

From loving boyfriend to suspected killer: The chilling murder of Suri Narudin

 

WHAT began as a routine overseas holiday for 53-year-old Korean skincare distributor Suri Narudin turned into a nightmare when she vanished just before her Dec 9 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich via Doha.

Friends waiting in Switzerland raised the alarm after she failed to arrive, despite an eight-hour airport vigil.

Close friend and singer Mac Ruhayu Mohd Nor revealed Suri’s trip was meticulously planned, including a three-day stay in Zurich to reunite with old friends.

“She would never go silent like this,” Mac said, sparking frantic searches after days without contact. Suri, who split time between Kuala Lumpur’s Seri Nilam Apartments and her Sarawak hometown, was last reachable on Dec 8.

Her niece, Sasha, 38, last saw her on Dec 5. Anxiety escalated when a viral video appeal by Mac pressured authorities, widening the probe from a simple missing person case.

The breakthrough turned grim. A woman’s body was found, stuffed in a bag and buried in an abandoned house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.

Police linked it to a money dispute, arresting Suri’s 51-year-old boyfriend in Genting Sempah, Pahang. Remanded for questioning, the unemployed man—known for six years as kind, child-loving, and caring—was described by Sasha as hot-tempered yet never violent toward Suri.

They were lovers, said Suri’s niece, not married, despite conflicting reports from his family. Shockingly, post-disappearance, he continued picking up Sasha’s daughters from school, acting normal while fabricating stories about Suri’s whereabouts.

Occasional financial disagreements surfaced, but Sasha deemed them “nothing serious.” The family awaits DNA confirmation of the body at Hospital Rembau.

“Tears held back for days finally fell upon his arrest—relief mixed with heartbreak,” Sasha shared. Mac plans to repatriate the remains to Kuching if confirmed.

Police investigations continue into the suspected foul play that shattered a seemingly ordinary relationship. — Focus Malaysia

Anywhere can be a toilet; parents caught making baby pee in public

 

EVERYONE in their lifetime would have encountered a toilet from hell. Good toilet hygiene is not only key to our comfort, but also to ensure that infectious diseases do not spread. 

But why go through all the trouble of finding a clean toilet to do one’s business when you could turn anywhere, everywhere into a toilet?

Take it from this video where two mothers were caught, making their children pee at the corner of the entrance into Jaya Grocer.

The video can also be found at: https://x.com/dahfollowbelum/status/2002263710547468357?s=20

As a civilised member of the human race, we can only wonder what was going on inside their minds.  Perhaps they were marking their territory with the scent of urine? But we all know that is not how the ownership of real estate is established.

Unless the layout of the shopping mall was exceedingly confusing, anyone can point out that the toilet shouldn’t be too far away either. Regardless, this behaviour isn’t exactly news. Even in the past, there were bad actors caught in the act, defecating in the subway or on the plane.

Another incident showed a resident pouring waste water into the tight gap under the apartment lift. These incidents usually involve a certain nationality which we deem inappropriate to mention.

There is always a short cut towards getting something done but that doesn’t mean you need to do it, especially when it creates inconvenience for everyone else.

Regardless, when these acts are caught on video and end up on the cyberspace, a good number of people will be entertained. — Focus Malaysia

Driver ignores guard, drives against traffic outside Klang school

 

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KLANG: A video of a car being driven against the flow of traffic outside SJK(T) Taman Klang Jaya has gone viral, drawing widespread criticism from social media users.

The 18-second clip, believed to have been recorded at 12.40pm on Dec 15, shows a driver refusing to heed instructions to turn back after a school guard spotted the vehicle entering a no-entry lane.

In the footage, the guard is seen wearing a reflective vest and attempting to stop the vehicle by positioning himself directly in front of it.

Despite repeated instructions to turn around, the driver continues inching forward with the guard pressed against the bonnet until they reach the main junction outside the school grounds.

The video has garnered nearly 3,000 reactions and attracted over 400 comments on Facebook.

Social media users expressed shock at the driver's actions, questioning the decision to ignore traffic regulations near a school where children and parents were present.

One Facebook user wrote: "He clearly went into a no-entry road and ignored the school guard. There is no excuse for this."

Another commented on the guard's response: "The driver was wrong, but the guard should not have put himself in danger. Standing in front of a moving vehicle is extremely risky."

Others called for action to be taken against the driver, with one user saying: "The authorities should investigate this immediately. Such behaviour cannot be tolerated, especially in a school zone."

It is unclear if a police report has been lodged over the incident. - NST

Perodua expands QV-E booking outlets, simplifies battery leasing

 

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is increasing its QV-E booking outlets to 34 locations across Peninsular Malaysia, up from nine, to support customers reserving their first EV from the national carmaker.

KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is increasing its QV-E booking outlets to 34 locations across Peninsular Malaysia, up from nine, to support customers reserving their first EV from the national carmaker.

"We've seen strong interest nationwide and are expanding locations to make booking test drives and reservations easier," said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad.

He added that manual booking options are now available alongside the P Circle app to simplify the process.

Perodua is also streamlining its battery leasing programme (BAAS) through an infographic guide.

The RM275 monthly subscription, capped for 108 months, covers full battery maintenance and is transferable to new owners, ensuring protection against future price hikes.

Administration support is provided for ownership transfers.

"The BAAS programme reflects our commitment to customer convenience and safety, while taking responsibility for the battery to help preserve the environment," Zainal said. - NST