Polis minta bantuan kesan Reena Ong Ai Chin

Polis minta bantuan kesan Reena Ong Ai Chin

NIBONG TEBAL - Polis meminta orang ramai membantu mengesan seorang wanita berusia 40 tahun yang dilaporkan hilang oleh ahli keluarganya sejak hujung bulan lepas.Dalam satu kenyataan, Ketua Polis Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS), Supeintenden Jay January Siowou berkata, Reena Ong Ai Chin disyaki keluar dari rumahnya di sini, pada 30 Julai dan masih belum pulang hingga kini.Beliau berkata, orang ramai yang mempunyai maklumat mengenai wanita terbabit diminta menghubungi Ketua Polis Balai Nibong Tebal, Asisten Superintenden Rusli Tipu menerusi talian 013-441600 atau tampil ke balai polis berhampiran. - Bernama

Communications ministry to assist disabled artistes with welfare aid

Communications ministry to assist disabled artistes with welfare aid

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications Ministry is ready to facilitate monthly welfare aid applications for artistes facing permanent disabilities, ensuring long-term support through collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasised the ministry’s commitment to artistes’ welfare, noting that while FINAS provides one-off assistance, sustained aid for severe cases can be arranged. Teo stated, “If there are emergency cases, such as permanent disability requiring monthly assistance, we have no issue helping to liaise with JKM, as that falls under their jurisdiction. FINAS can still consider helping with applications in exceptional cases like this.” She spoke during a visit to two veteran artistes under the Ziarah Seni MADANI FINAS programme. The beneficiaries included comedian Sathia Periasamy, 61, known as Sathiya, who is recovering from foot amputation surgery, and Mohd Shah Rosli, 50, or Dino, a stroke survivor. Both received cash aid and essentials to alleviate their financial burdens. Since 2024, 163 artistes have received welfare aid under the programme, including festive assistance. Teo highlighted contributions from multiple parties, underscoring collective support for the creative industry. - Bernama

Mohd. Asna dilantik Timbalan Speaker DUN Negeri Sembilan

Mohd. Asna dilantik Timbalan Speaker DUN Negeri Sembilan

SEREMBAN: Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Lenggeng, Datuk Mohd. Asna Amin dipilih sebagai Timbalan Yang Dipertua Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Negeri Sembilan. Pelantikan itu setelah Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun mencalonkan Mohd Asna untuk jawatan tersebut dan disokong oleh ADUN Pertang, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias. Yang Dipertua DUN, Datuk MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman juga ... Read more The post Mohd. Asna dilantik Timbalan Speaker DUN Negeri Sembilan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Awas tindakan sindiket tipu bantuan SARA - Polis

Awas tindakan sindiket tipu bantuan SARA - Polis

KUALA LUMPUR - Orang ramai diminta berhati-hati dengan sindiket penipuan yang mengambil kesempatan terhadap bantuan RM100 yang disalurkan di bawah Program Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) seperti diumumkan oleh Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, baru-baru ini.Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa berkata, pihaknya menjangkakan kegiatan sindiket berkenaan, akan kembali aktif untuk memperdaya orang ramai bagi mendapatkan maklumat peribadi dan perbankan atas alasan kononnya untuk tujuan pengesahan bantuan.Beliau berkata, lazimnya sindiket itu akan menyamar sebagai wakil agensi kerajaan, dengan menghubungi mangsa dan menghantar mesej palsu atau pautan phishing yang kelihatan rasmi melalui khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS), aplikasi WhatsApp atau panggilan telefon, untuk memancing mangsa."Sebaik sahaja maklumat seperti nombor akaun bank, nombor kad pengenalan atau kod OTP diperoleh, penjenayah akan mengakses akaun mangsa dan memindahkan wang tanpa disedari," katanya ketika dihubungi di sini pada Isnin.Walaupun tiada laporan polis diterima setakat ini berkaitan penipuan melibatkan program berkenaan, pihaknya memandang serius potensi eksploitasi oleh pihak tidak bertanggungjawab yang menyasarkan golongan rakyat yang memerlukan.Justeru, beliau menasihatkan orang ramai agar sentiasa berwaspada dan tidak berkongsi sebarang maklumat peribadi atau kewangan dengan individu tidak dikenali."Jangan mudah percaya dengan panggilan, mesej atau pautan yang mendakwa kononnya daripada agensi kerajaan yang menawarkan bantuan. Jangan sekali-kali menekan pautan yang mencurigakan atau mengisi maklumat peribadi di laman web yang tidak disahkan," katanya.Rusdi berkata, segala urusan berkaitan bantuan kerajaan seperti Program SARA, hendaklah dirujuk melalui saluran rasmi sahaja antaranya laman sesawang kementerian atau agensi yang menguruskan bantuan tersebut."Orang ramai juga disarankan untuk menyemak dengan teliti syarat permohonan, kelayakan dan pelaksanaan bantuan, sebelum mengambil sebarang tindakan," katanya.Beliau turut mengingatkan bahawa kesilapan kecil seperti berkongsi OTP boleh membawa kepada kerugian kepada mangsa dan orang ramai dinasihatkan agar hanya mendapat maklumat sahih dan terkini melalui portal rasmi kerajaan atau media arus perdana yang diiktiraf.Pada 23 Julai, Anwar mengumumkan pemberian tunai RM100 secara sekali beri kepada semua warganegara dewasa berusia 18 tahun ke atas melalui MyKad di bawah program SARA, membabitkan peruntukan RM2 bilion dan memberi manfaat kepada 22 juta rakyat.Bantuan yang boleh dibelanjakan mulai 31 Ogos hingga 31 Disember 2025 itu bertujuan meringankan kos sara hidup rakyat. - Bernama

Child psychologist clears Zayn Rayyan’s parents of neglect claims

Child psychologist clears Zayn Rayyan’s parents of neglect claims

PETALING JAYA: A child psychologist testified in court that the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin had not been neglected or abused, countering allegations against his parents. Dr Noor Aishah Rosli, founder of CPC International psychology clinic, reviewed medical reports from Selayang and Sungai Buloh Hospitals, finding no evidence of mistreatment. “The reports show no indication of neglect or abuse,“ Dr Noor Aishah stated during the trial of Ismanira Abdul Manaf, who faces child neglect charges. The psychologist clarified that neglect must be consistent over time to be classified as such, citing guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association (APA). She explained that occasional lapses, such as a missed meal due to a guardian’s illness, do not constitute neglect. However, prolonged deprivation—such as a child consistently being left to find their own food—could qualify. Regarding the amended charge against Ismanira, Dr Noor Aishah noted the wording “likely” introduces uncertainty, as it does not definitively prove physical injury occurred. When asked if the charge clearly indicated neglect, she replied that it lacked specificity. Judge Syahliza Warnoh had earlier ordered Ismanira to enter her defence after the prosecution established a prima facie case, while her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, was acquitted. The couple had been accused of neglecting their autistic son between December 5 and 6, 2023, at Idaman Apartment in Damansara Damai. Charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, they faced up to 20 years’ imprisonment or a RM50,000 fine if convicted. The trial resumes tomorrow. - Bernama

Mesyuarat GBC: Malaysia harap syarat rujukan diterima Thailand, Kemboja

Mesyuarat GBC: Malaysia harap syarat rujukan diterima Thailand, Kemboja

SEREMBAN: Malaysia berharap kedua-kedua negara yang sedang berdepan konflik sempadan iaitu Thailand dan Kemboja dapat menerima syarat rujukan (term of reference) yang dicadangkan menerusi mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Am Sempadan (GBC) yang telah bermula hari ini di ibu negara. Menteri Luar, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan berkata, butiran mesyuarat berkenaan kini di peringkat teknikal sebelum kemuncaknya berlangsung pada ... Read more The post Mesyuarat GBC: Malaysia harap syarat rujukan diterima Thailand, Kemboja appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Penang police resubmit doctor’s indecent acts case to DPP

Penang police resubmit doctor’s indecent acts case to DPP

KEPALA BATAS: Penang police have resubmitted the investigation paper to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s (DPP) office regarding a male doctor accused of multiple indecent acts, including molesting a female patient. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the submission, which includes a forensic chemical analysis report. The latest investigation covers three cases in the Timur Laut district, where the doctor allegedly behaved inappropriately toward female patients. Authorities are awaiting further instructions from the DPP. Another case in the Barat Daya district is also under investigation and will soon be referred to Bukit Aman’s CID before submission to the DPP. The 43-year-old doctor is being probed for incidents between February and March this year in Timur Laut, while a fourth case involving molestation was reported on July 21 in Barat Daya. The Timur Laut cases are being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, while the Barat Daya case falls under Section 354 of the Penal Code. In a separate case, police are still awaiting DPP instructions regarding a ‘Datuk Seri’ accused of injuring a female sales assistant with a pistol-like object in George Town on June 1. The investigation paper was submitted a month ago. - Bernama

50 pegawai imigresen disiasat sindiket ‘phantom travel’

50 pegawai imigresen disiasat sindiket ‘phantom travel’

PETALING JAYA: Seramai 50 pegawai Jabatan Imigresen sedang disiasat atas dakwaan penglibatan dalam sindiket ‘phantom travel’. Ketua Pengarah Imigresen, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban berkata, ‘phantom travel’ iaitu satu bentuk manipulasi sistem imigresen yang bukan sahaja mencemarkan kredibiliti jabatan, malah mengancam keselamatan negara. Katanya, Jabatan Imigresen sentiasa komited untuk menegakkan budaya kerja berintegriti tinggi dan profesional.  “Pendekatan ... Read more The post 50 pegawai imigresen disiasat sindiket ‘phantom travel’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Lori telur langgar lori simen, dua maut tercampak di Slim River

Lori telur langgar lori simen, dua maut tercampak di Slim River

TANJUNG MALIM – Dua maut dalam nahas membabitkan tiga buah lori masing-masing membawa muatan telur ayam, kampit simen dan kontena di Kilometer (KM) 372.1 Lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan arah selatan, Slim River di sini pada pukul 12.15 tengah hari tadi. Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Muallim, Deputi Superintendan Suhaimi Mohamad berkata, dua mangsa lelaki warga tempatan yang ... Read more The post Lori telur langgar lori simen, dua maut tercampak di Slim River appeared first on Kosmo Digital .