Restoration of heritage building goes wrong
GEORGE TOWN: For years, the almost 200-year-old Fooi Chew Association heritage building in Prangin Lane had been plagued by structural issues and termite infestation. Read full story
Behind that ‘cute’ pic may lie a scammer
KLANG: Online romance scams are increasing because people have become very cyber dependent, said criminologist associate professor Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Read full story
‘True love’ leaves many heartbroken and poorer
PETALING JAYA: Several victims have spoken up of their heartbreak after they were cheated of their money in love scams. They decided to tell their stories with the hope that others will learn from their mistakes. All names of victims have been changed to protect their privacy. Read full story
Do not share intimate photos or videos online, warn police
KUALA LUMPUR: Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb 14 every year but for some scammers, they wish every day to be the universal day of love. Read full story
Elderly women targeted for financial security
KLANG: Accountant Denise Yap will never forget the day she had to rush to KL International Airport to “rescue” her mother’s best friend who had fallen prey to a romance scam. Read full story
‘Implementing GST now could worsen inflation’
KUALA LUMPUR: If the goods and services tax (GST) is implemented now, it could lead to drastic increases in the prices of goods and worsen inflation, said former second finance minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Read full story
‘Priestess’ jailed after retiree scam
SEREMBAN: A 29-year-old dishwasher who claimed to be a priestess and messenger of a Hindu goddess was ordered to serve 12 months in jail after she pleaded guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of cheating a retiree. Read full story
PM: No plan to bring back GST
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Anwar heads to Turkiye in gesture of solidarity
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his one-day visit to Turkiye is a reflection of Malaysia’s deep concern and solidarity with its people who have been affected by the devastating earthquake. Read full story
Amendments to Whistleblower Act being studied
KUALA LUMPUR: Studies are being conducted by Putrajaya to enhance protection for whistleblowers who report on cases involving corruption and misconduct, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story