All investment schemes on social media are scams, says Bukit Aman CCID director

KUALA LUMPUR: All investment schemes offered on social media platforms are scams, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director said he is disheartened that there are still victims being duped by scam syndicates despite repeated warnings given. "It is even more unfortunate that the majority of investment scam...

Tenggara Bersatu division chief, committee members exit party

KOTA TINGGI: Tenggara Bersatu chief Hassan Rasid and division committee members announced their departure from the party on Saturday (Oct 2). He said the decision was made after considering several critical issues, including his growing lack of confidence in the party's top leadership, reported Sinar Harian. "The three Srikandi branches, namely Bandar Tenggara Selatan, Pengeli Timur and...

Police chief forbids cops from carrying umbrellas for VIPs

MANILA: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil has ordered a stop to police officers carrying umbrellas for VIPs. Marbil issued his directive Monday, noting that such an act is not part of a police officer’s job as it is degrading for a man in uniform. “I want to bring back the dignity of our uniform,”...

Bukit Aman announces transfers of senior officers

KUALA LUMPUR: Federal CID deputy director Deputy Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa is set to become the next City police chief, says police secretary Deputy Comm Alzafny Ahmad. He added that DCP Rusdi will also be promoted to Commissioner in the transfer effective Mac 25. In a statement on Thursday (Feb 22) DCP Alzafny said among those...

PN unanimously chooses Azmin for Selangor Opposition chief

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Perikatan Nasional has unanimously selected Hulu Kelang assemblyman Datuk Seri Azmin Ali as the state's Opposition chief. Speaker Lau Weng San, who announced the appointment, said Perikatan had sent a letter to the House on Sept 15 informing it of the decision. With the appointment, Azmin, a former Selangor mentri besar, will lead the...