Tag: Malaysia

  • Malaysia Police Chief Warns Of ‘Push-Pocket’ Blackmail Scams

    Malaysia Police Chief Warns Of ‘Push-Pocket’ Blackmail Scams

    Malaysia’s police chief has advised the public not to fall prey to “push-pocket” criminals who accuse victims of stealing their personal items as part of a blackmail scam.

    Their targets are said to be mainly foreigners arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or who happen to be at LRT stations, according to warnings being circulated on social media, Bernama news agency reported on Sunday (July 10).

    Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar Khalid advised victims not to be afraid and take the perpetrators up on their threat by offering to follow them to the nearest police station, the report said.

    “Should anyone come up to you and accuse you of theft, have no fear just take them to the nearest police station,” Khalid was quoted as saying.

    “Do not try to settle the matter by yourself because they will not dare to go to the police station,” he said.

    The “push-pocket” perpetrators reportedly slip items such as mobile phones or wallets into the victims’ pockets in crowded places around Kuala Lumpur.

    They will then accuse the unsuspecting victims of theft – before asking the victim to pay a sum of money or be reported to the police.

    Victims usually agree to fork out the money out of fear, reported Bernama.

    Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief Rusdi Mohd Isa was quoted as saying police had yet to receive any report of the scam.

    “Checks with Dang Wangi and Brickfields stations found no cases have been reported to the police,” he said.

     

    Source: The Straits Times

  • DAP MP Nga Kor Ming Investigated For Insulting Post On Aidilfitri

    DAP MP Nga Kor Ming Investigated For Insulting Post On Aidilfitri

    KEPALA BATAS, July 8 — Two NGOs today lodged four police reports against Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming of the DAP over what they claimed to be a Facebook post that insulted Aidilfitri.

    The Malaysia Heritage Club (Keris) and Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs Penang made the reports at the police station here through Keris Secretary-General Azman Hassan and MAYC Penang Chairman Saiful Anuar.

    Azman claimed that Nga’s Facebook post carried a caricature of children and guests receiving Aidilfitri ‘duit raya’ cash packets and likened it to bribery.

    “Nga’s action is clearly an insult demeaning a noble deed at a time when Muslims are celebrating Aidilfitri,” he told reporters after lodging the reports at the police station.

    He said it was hoped that the police would investigate the person who drew the caricature as well as the owner and administrator of the Facebook account.

    Azman said Nga, as an elected representative, should have been more sensitive and not link the Aidilfitri celebration to political elements.

    “We ask Nga to withdraw the post and make an open apology in the same Facebook account,” he said. — Bernama

     

    Source: www.themalaymailonline.com

  • Malaysia IGP: After India & Bangladesh, IGP Will Review Zakir Naik’s Sermons

    Malaysia IGP: After India & Bangladesh, IGP Will Review Zakir Naik’s Sermons

    KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s police chief announced today he will review all of Dr Zakir Naik’s sermons made in India and Bangladesh after the two South Asian countries launched investigations into the controversial Islamist preacher said to have inspired an attack on a Dhaka cafe last week.

    “I will comment when I have seen what he actually said in India/Bangladesh,” Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar told Malay Mail Online in a text message this evening when contacted.

    He indicated that he will then consider the appropriate action to take if he finds that Dr Zakir’s speeches contain elements that could be seen as promoting terrorism.

    India’s National Investigation Agency is reportedly preparing to question the Mumbai-based preacher following claims he had inspired five gunmen to attack the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka that killed 22 people, including the attackers.

    Bangladeshi Information Minister Hassanul Haq Inu also reportedly said his country’s legal experts were looking into Dr Zakir’s speeches.

    Rohan Imtiaz and Nibras Islam were two of the five Dhaka gunmen who were reportedly inspired by Dr Zakir, with Rohan allegedly posting on Facebook a quote he attributed to the preacher that “every Muslim should be a terrorist”.

    The head of the Hyderabad chapter of global terror group Islamic State, Mohammad Ibrahim Yazdani, has attributed Dr Zakir’s teachings as the basis for his venture into militancy.

    Dr Zakir reputedly has 14 million followers on Facebook and 200 million viewers of his Peace TV channel.

    He was welcomed by the Malaysian government in April this year and held a week-long series of sermons and has been praised as a “very wise man”,  received tributes from the government including the prestigious “Tokoh Maal Hijrah” award in 2013 and was reportedly gifted three islands in Lake Kenyir from the Terengganu government.

    In the wake of the global controversy, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has now advised Malaysians not to blindly accept the teachings of preachers whom he said may just want popularity.

     

    Source: www.themalaymailonline.com

  • Mangsa Langgar Lari Di Johor Bahru: Isteri Mangsa Berbesar Hati Tengku Temenggong Johor Datang Ke Flat

    Mangsa Langgar Lari Di Johor Bahru: Isteri Mangsa Berbesar Hati Tengku Temenggong Johor Datang Ke Flat

    TERCEGAT seketika apabila Cik Rohaya Zainal Abidin menerima kunjungan istimewa daripada Tengku Temenggong Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar, ke flat sewanya di Marine Terrace kelmarin.

    Balu kepada Allahyarham Zulkefli Haji Yusop, yang maut akibat nahas langgar lari di Pandan, Johor Bahru, Jun lalu itu sedang berehat dan menonton televisyen bersama keluarga apabila Tunku Idris melawatnya.

    Ibu empat anak berusia 44 tahun itu berkata:

    “Sebelum itu, saya dapat telefon daripada orang Johor mengatakan bahawa ada orang nak melawat.

    “Saya ingatkan orang awam.”

    Tunku Idris, yang melawatnya sekitar 1.30 petang, turut memberikan hadiah, hamper dan wang sumbangan kepadanya.

    Bahkan, Cik Rohaya juga mendapat kad Raya khas yang ditandatangani sendiri oleh Sultan Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

    “Saya berasa sangat berbesar hati kerana saya tidak menyangka akan lawatan itu.

    “Rezeki saya dapat lihat Tunku secara dekat,” ujar beliau.

    Dalam pada itu, Polis Diraja Malaysia telah pun menahan pemandu yang dipercayai terlibat dalam nahas langgar lari tersebut.

    Pemandu kereta Proton Waja berwarna oren dipercayai terlibat dalam nahas itu di jalan susur keluar ke Pandan, Johor Bahru.

     

    Source: Berita Harian

  • Malaysia Digesa Haramkan Pelawak Singapura; Fakkah Fuzz Minta Maaf

    Malaysia Digesa Haramkan Pelawak Singapura; Fakkah Fuzz Minta Maaf

    Kerajaan Malaysia digesa menyenaraihitamkan dan menyekat pelawak Singapura, Fakkah Fuzz daripada memasuki Malaysia.

    Gesaan itu dibuat oleh anggota Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Pemuda UMNO, Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin, menurut laporan akhbar Sinar Harian hari ini (3 Julai).

    Fakkah dikatakan “mempersendakan” dan menjadikan Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, sebagai bahan sindiran dalam jenakanya di persembahan ‘stand up comedy’ beliau baru-baru ini.

    Sebuah video yang memaparkan aksi Fakkah menyebut nama PM Najib ketika berjenaka tentang perbezaan penggunaan bahasa Melayu antara warga Singapura dan rakyat Malaysia tersebar luas di lelaman media sosial.

    Fakkah sudahpun meminta maaf atas perbuatannya itu dan berkata beliau tidak berniat untuk menyakiti perasaan rakyat Malaysia, dalam catatan di laman Facebooknya semalam.

    Encik Nazir dalam kenyataan media seperti ditukil Sinar Harian menyifatkan tindakan pelawak itu sebagai biadab dan “seolah-olah memperlekeh rakyat Malaysia sendiri.”

    “Tindakan itu (sekatan) perlu dilakukan agar tidak ada pihak luar yang secara biadab mempersendakan pimpinan negara kita dengan menjadikan Perdana Menteri sebagai bahan lawak,” katanya.

    Encik Nazir juga ditukil Sinar Harian sebagai berkata, Pemerintah Singapura perlu mengambil tindakan terhadap Fakkah kerana tidak menjaga sensitiviti rakyat Malaysia.

    Beliau turut menjemput Fakkah berjumpa beliau secara peribadi.

    Dengan nada sinis, Encik Nazir berkata beliau mahu bertemu dengan pelawak itu “untuk mengajar beliau kehidupan bersopan santun rakyat di negara ini, kerana saya yakin ada bahagian pada otaknya yang masih belum bercantum.”

    “Jangan kerana kelakuan pelawak yang tidak cukup masak ini, rakyat Malaysia tidak lagi menghormati rakyat Singapura,” tambah beliau dalam kenyataannya.

    Encik Nazir mendakwa ia bukan kejadian pertama sedemikian yang melibatkan seorang rakyat Singapura – katanya, seorang penggubah lagu Singapura pernah mengakui tidak mengenali Perdana Menteri Malaysia “sedangkan dia turut mencari makan di negara ini.”

    Beliau juga ditukil Sinar Harian sebagai berkata, hak kebebasan bersuara di Singapura sendiri kerap menjadi kritikan antarabangsa.

    Pemuda UMNO Wilayah Persekutuan turut meminta Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) mengharamkan Fakkah Fuzz daripada memasuki Malaysia, lapor laman Malaysiakini.

    Ketuanya, Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii berkata, tindakan pelawak tersebut tidak sepatutnya berlaku memandangkan kedua-dua negara mempunyai hubungan rapat.

    “Sebagai pelawak, tentunya ada pelbagai cara dan idea lain untuk membuatkan orang tertawa. Tapi menjadikan pemimpin negara jiran sebagai bahan sindiran, itu adalah tindakan tidak bijak dan matang.

    “Negara kita tak sedikit pun rugi sekiranya orang sebegini tidak berada di Malaysia,” kata beliau seperti ditukil Malaysiakini.

    FAKKAH FUZZ MINTA MAAF

    Sementara itu, Fakkah Fuzz semalam (2 Julai) meminta maaf atas perbuatannya itu dan berkata beliau tidak berniat untuk menyakiti perasaan atau mencetuskan sebarang pertelingkahan.

    Beliau juga berkata kedua-dua video beliau menyebut PM Najib dalam jenakanya itu sudahpun diturunkan dari laman media sosial oleh beliau sendiri.

    “Saya ingin secara ikhlas memohon maaf jika saya secara tidak sengaja menyakitkan perasaan saudara-saudara saya di seberang Tambak.

    “Ia bukan niat saya untuk menyakiti atau mencetuskan pertelingkahan di kalangan sesiapa. Saya juga bukan menuduh sesiapa apa-apa. Ia hanya jenaka berdasarkan ehwal semasa,” katanya dalam catatan di laman Facebooknya.

    Follow up to “Difference between Singaporan Malays and Malaysian Malays” Yes both my videos were taken down by me. But by that time, it was already shared on many social media platforms in Malaysia. And being a newbie to this whole online attention thing, I let the comments get the best of me. I admit that. As much as many if you loved/liked/shared the video, there were a few that were very defensive towards my statements. I would like to sincerely apologize if I unintentionally hurt my brothers and sisters across the causeway. It was not my intention to hurt or cause unrest among anyone. Nor was I accusing anyone of anything. It was simply a joke based on current events. The joke is basically “we say this, you say this”. Im just saying what I hear. Not saying “This person is guilty of this!” Not at all. Please don’t take what I said out of context as I’m not out to slander anyone. That is very very far from my intention. I just want all of us to laugh. Thats all. Like the likes of my idols, Chris Rock, George Carlin, Jim Jefferies. That just talk about current events as jokes. I understand that it might be a new concept to some. So here I am, introducing it. Having said that, everyone needs to open their minds, be a little less sensitive and learn to take a joke once in a while. I promise u life will be much better if you do. I’d just like to make it clear that political satire is not to be taken seriously as opinions. They are just jokes people. So I hope u guys can find it in ur heart to chill abit and just enjoy the next time I post something up. If you love it, great. Dont like it, just click away. No one is forcing you to watch anything. This is the internet. When I posted the video, I didn’t expect there to be such an overwhelming response. I have all of you to thank for that. As much as I recieved much praise, I also got a lorry load of criticism. I am grateful for both. I wont repost the video here cuz I can’t be bothered to engage, or watch anyone engage in political debates on my page. Its not in my interest. Im just here to entertain. I wish you all Selamat Hari Raya in advance! Peace and love to all nations!

    Posted by Fakkah Fuzz on Friday, 1 July 2016

     

    Fakkah menambah, beliau hanya mengatakan apa yang beliau dengar, bukan menuduh sesiapa membuat kesalahan.

    “Jenakanya ialah ‘kami katakan ini, anda katakan ini.’ Saya hanya katakan apa yang saya dengar. Bukan berkata ‘Orang ini bersalah membuat perkara ini!’ Sama sekali tidak.

    “Tolonglah jangan ambil apa yang saya katakan di luar konteksnya kerana saya bukan hendak memburuk-burukkan nama sesiapa. Ia benar-benar jauh daripada niat saya.

    “Saya hanya mahu kita semua ketawa. Itu sahaja. Seperti idola-idola saya Chris Rock, George Carlin, Jim Jefferies. Mereka bercakap tentang ehwal semasa sebagai bahan lawak. Saya faham ini mungkin konsep baru untuk sesetengah daripada anda. Jadi di sini, saya memperkenalkannya,” tulis Fakkah di Facebook.

    Bagaimanapun, pelawak Singapura itu menggesa orang ramai supaya membuka minda dan bersikap kurang sensitif serta belajar untuk menerima jenaka dan gurau senda.

    “Saya berjanji, kehidupan anda akan menjadi lebih baik jika anda boleh berbuat begitu. Saya hanya mahu jelaskan di sini bahawa satira politik tidak seharusnya diambil secara serius sebagai pandangan. Ia hanya jenaka saja.

    “Jadi saya berharap anda semua bertenang dan menikmatinya setiap kali saya memuat naik sesuatu. Jika anda suka dengannya, bagus. Jika anda tidak suka, biarkan sahaja. Tidak ada sesiapa yang memaksa anda menontonnya. Ini Internet,” kata Fakkah.

    Source: Berita MediaCorp