Woman loses RM190,000 of life savings to cryptocurrency scam

PASIR GUDANG: A 50-year-old woman lost RM190,000 worth of her life savings after falling for a cryptocurrency investment scam here. Seri Alam OCPD Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said that the victim, who is an international school staff, was offered an investment scheme by a man that she befriended through Instagram. “The suspect offered a cryptocurrency investment opportunity...

Contract system may affect civil service productivity, says Pasir Gudang MP

JOHOR BARU: The move to introduce a contract system for new civil service recruits could affect the government’s overall productivity, says Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim. The Johor lawmaker said the lack of job security for contract staff was also a cause of concern for the people. “This will affect the public’s desire to enter the...

Pasir Gudang MP calls for solidarity with Palestinians

JOHOR BARU: Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim (pic) is calling for solidarity with the Palestinian people following violence that has erupted there. He said that over a month ago, a cultural association delegation from Palestine came to Parliament to meet with government bloc MPs. ALSO READ: Asean urges de-escalation of Hamas-Israel conflict “At that time, not many MPs attended, except...

Abuse victim, 7, waiting to be released into dad’s care

JOHOR BARU: The seven-year-old boy, who was allegedly abused by his mother and her friend in Bandar Layangkasa, Pasir Gudang, will be placed in the care of his relatives once he has recovered. Johor women, family and community development committee chairman Khairin Nisa Ismail said a medical report showed that the injuries to the child’s body...