New Hoong Fatt closes factory in Klang to contain Covid-19 infection

 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — New Hoong Fatt Holdings Bhd has temporarily closed the affected metal parts production factory of its wholly-owned subsidiary Auto Global Parts Industries Sdn Bhd (AGP) from December 25 until further notice to contain potential Covid-19 infection. 

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the company said it had commenced its planned precautionary Covid-19 testing of all foreign and local employees of AGP on December 24 at its metal parts production factory in Meru, Klang, involving a total of 314 employees. “During the screening tests, 94 AGP employees were positive for Covid-19. “The affected employees are currently receiving appropriate treatment at designated government facilities as directed by the Health Ministry and all primary contacts of the affected employees have been identified,” it said. 

New Hoong Fatt said the management of AGP is undertaking disinfection and sanitisation procedures at the affected factory as well as the foreign employees’ hostels as per the guidelines provided by the ministry. In addition, the company has notified all employees as well as AGP’s suppliers and customers about the confirmed cases of Covid-19. “The company’s plastic parts production factory, which is situated in a different location, is currently in operation. 

The office operations are unaffected as the company’s management and supervisory staff have been working from home. “The company will continue to adhere to Covid-19 preventive standard operating procedures issued by the relevant authorities and work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all its employees,” it added. — Bernama

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PDRM: Scammers may be stealing your personal info from discarded delivery packages

 Monday, 14 Dec 2020 | 6:15 PM MYT

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is warning members of the public to be careful when throwing out empty delivery packaging, as scammers can easily steal their personal information from them and use their details for nefarious purposes.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said this in a statement after a viral video depicted an unidentified fraudster retrieving the name, phone number and home address of a victim from a delivery package that had been discarded at a rubbish bin in a public area.

The scammer then began repeatedly contacting the victim in multiple attempts to extort money from them. The statement also revealed that the suspect later posed as an employee of a delivery company and showed up at the victim’s home, demanding that the victim’s family pay for a package that had allegedly been ordered but not yet paid for.

In order to convince the family member of the victim to make the payment, they were reportedly even told to scan a barcode before they could accept the ordered item.

Datuk Zainuddin said although the authorities have yet to receive any reports of such incidents, he said that investigations will be conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code which stipulates that a ten-year prison sentence and caning will be carried out for such offences.

Members of the public are urged to lodge a police report to help with investigations if they have fallen victim to such scams.

He also reminded members of the public to be aware of how they discard their delivery packages or any envelopes that contain their personal details to prevent such untoward incidents. Family members who are at home should also be informed as to any expected deliveries and provided with the relevant details, such as the name of the delivery company and package payment status.

They are also reminded not to make any payments to delivery personnel without first verifying the details with the intended recipient.

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2020/12/14/pdrm-scammers-may-be-stealing-your-personal-info-from-discarded-delivery-packages

Deputy D-G of govt department among five remanded over bribery

 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 11 — Five individuals including a deputy director-general with the Datuk title and a division secretary of a government department have been remanded for five days from today in connection with a bribery case involving the transporting of heavy grade oil in national waters.

The others remanded were three company directors of shipping companies including one with the title of Datuk Seri.

Magistrate Shah Wira Abdul Halim issued the remand order after hearing an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court here today.

According to sources close to the investigations, the five individuals, aged between 35 and 54, were arrested when they turned up to give their statements at the MACC headquarters here last night.

The two senior government officials have allegedly abused their position and power by issuing exemption letters to certain companies without the knowledge and approval of the Transport Minister. 

The act was also carried out without the knowledge of the director-general of the department who had previously issued an order prohibiting the use of single-hull, double-bottom vessels in transporting heavy grade oil in Malaysian waters, the sources said.

The case is being investigated under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 17 of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama

Pakistani gets 30 days' jail, fined RM10,000 for bribing immigration officer

 KUALA LUMPUR: A Pakistani was sentenced to 30 days' jail and fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court for bribing an immigration officer RM12,500 to release 20 of his countrymen and a Bangladeshi to leave the country.

The sentence was handed down to Muhammad Irfan, 34, after he pleaded guilty to the offence today.

Judge Rozina Ayob ordered the accused to serve another 30 days in jail if he fails to pay the fine.

Muhammad Irfan had earlier admitted to giving the money to Muhamad Faizal Ahmad, an Immigration Department officer attached to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) entry point control unit.

He was accused of bribing Muhammad Faizal who was an agent of the government in exchange for the release of 20 of his countrymen and a Bangladeshi national so they could return to their countries without any legal action taken against them.

He committed the offence in front of a restaurant in Putrajaya between 3.25pm and 3.32pm on Nov 16.

The offence under Section 214 of the Penal Code carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, or a fine or both, if convicted.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Abdul Jumaat urged for a deterrent sentence saying that that public interest needed to be considered by the court in sentencing.

"The accused was lucky to have been offered an alternative charge, but public interest needs to be considered.

"The case involves national security as the accused had dared put himself on the line for the process of the release of the 21 foreigners who had overstayed in the country.

"The court should impose a jail term and a fine which reflects the seriousness of the offence committed by the accused," he said.

In pleading for leniency, the father of four who was unrepresented said he was the sole breadwinner of his family and his wife just gave birth two days ago.

"I plead for a lenient sentence. My baby was born two days ago and I still have not gotten the chance to settle my child's birth matters," he said.

Meanwhile, in a different court, Bangladeshi Ahmmed Md Rana, 37, who was also detained in the same operation was charged with bribing the same immigration officer RM8,500 for the purpose of releasing eight of his countrymen to return to their country without any legal action taken against them.

He was accused of committing the offence at the same place between 6.10pm and 6.15pm on Nov 16.

However, no plea was recorded as the accused did not understand the charge that was read to him in Bahasa Malaysia.

Judge Azura Alwi set this Monday for mention for an interpreter to read the charge to the accused in his native language.

She allowed Ahmmed RM20,000 bail in one surety pending mention.

https://www.nst.com.my/