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Woman loses RM348,050 to facebook friend

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 10:23 PM PDT

MIRI: An administrative clerk lost RM348,050 after being duped by a male friend she knew through the Facebook since January 2014.

The 52-year-old woman had lodged a police report at 4.08 pm yesterday and the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code which provides for a jail term of not more than 10 years and a fine upon conviction.

Miri Police Chief, ACP Gan Tian Kee said police would take follow-up action by obtaining the bank account of the victim and seek help from Bukit Aman police.

"Don't be easily taken in by Facebook friends, especially those promising lucrative returns as this is the modus operandi of confidence tricksters," he told Bernama today.

Gan said that based on the facts of the case, the woman was contacted by the man who is believed to be a British national, who sought the victim's help by claiming that he had inherited 120,000 pounds or RM632,400 from his late father which had been posted to Malaysia.

"The man claimed that the money would be used to spend life with the victim," he said, adding that on July 10, a woman believed to be a British national too, had contacted the victim to say that the money had arrived at the KL International Airport.

Gan said the woman asked the victim to pay the postage fee of RM6,450 and the victim had paid the postage fee by depositing the money into the bank account given by the woman.

Subsequently, he said, the victim was again contacted by the woman who asked her to increase the payment which, she claimed, was to pay for the legal fees to obtain the certificate to get the money totalling RM632,400.

"The victim was again contacted by the man on July 18, claiming that he had arrived in Kuala Lumpur and asked her to make the payment," he said.

He said that the victim was told that the money was purportedly for payment of taxes and the victim had made 13 transactions at various banks in instalments. — BERNAMA

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MBKS councillors to touch base with community often — Mayor Chan

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:42 PM PDT

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillors will be on the ground often to ensure the people get top-notch service.

Mayor Dato James Chan said his councillors would do their best to resolve issues and respond to requests from the community.

"My councillors have changed; their mentality now is to serve. Previously, people said the councillors were not on the ground, but it is not the same now. My councillors are on the ground to serve.

"However, the people must understand the meaning of serving, which is to serve the wishes of the majority," he said before Minister of Local Government and Community Development Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh opened MBKS' Hari Raya celebration at MBKS Lobby yesterday.

Chan pledged that the council would continue to get public opinions before implementing policies. The ultimate aim, he said, was to make Kuching one of the best cities in the world.

MBKS would be able to serve the people better, he added, with concerted efforts from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community leaders.

"We want Kuching to move forward and thrive."

On the Hari Raya celebration, he said given the diverse cultural backgrounds of city folk, it was the togetherness that counts.

"As the city mayor, I am proud to say that the people of Kuching are all good, very friendly, and we are all united, although sometimes we have our differences."

During the gathering, MBKS also held a simple ceremony for 72 staff whose birthdays fall on August and gave incentives totalling RM2,540 to 11 staff's children for doing well in last year's UPSR, PMR, and SPM.

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Emulate MBKS, Wong tells local councils

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:41 PM PDT

KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Community Development Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh wants all local councils to emulate Kuching South City Council (MBKS) in promoting community spirit via festive gatherings.

Speaking at the MBKS Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri with Community 2014 here yesterday, he lauded MBKS for playing an exemplary role in nurturing the spirit of togetherness in the city.

"I understand this Ramah Tamah is an annual event of MBKS to bring together not just our Muslim friends but also friends of other races, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and officers from government agencies.

"There are 23 other local councils under my ministry, and I hope they will do something similar to what MBKS is doing to promote the community spirit, particularly during festive seasons."

Wong, who is also Second Finance Minister, said he believed all Sarawakians were aware they had something very unique, so much so that they would all tag along during festivals.

"Be it Hari Raya Aidifiltri, Hari Gawai, Chinese New Year, or Christmas, all of us gather together to celebrate these occasions, sharing this community spirit irrespective of racial and cultural backgrounds.

"I think this is something unique that we can show to the world how we have been able to maintain peace and harmony."

Present were Assistant Minister for Community Services Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie, China's deputy consul general in Kuching Liu Dongyuan, MBKS mayor Dato James Chan, deputy mayor Abang Affandi Abang Annuar, MBKS secretary John Lee, Temenggong Lu Kim Yong, and representatives from various non-governmental organisations.

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MPC helps SMEs to be productive

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:40 PM PDT

KUCHING: Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) will continue to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) improve their productivity, assured state MPC director Mohd Norjayadi Taman.

"To increase the delivery system related to productivity, quality, and innovation for SMEs, MPC will continue to work very closely with Miti (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) and related state agencies and departments," he said during MPC's Hari Raya gathering here yesterday.

He added that MPC would also assist SMEs through the Entrepreneurs Intervention and Innovation Programme (EIIP).

On another matter, Norjayadi said although the state was still active in Quality Environment Practice, the current trend was now more inclined towards Lean Management (LM).

This year, CMS Clinker, Kuching Specialist Hospital, YGKI Holding, and Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) had opted to implement LM, he said.

Other organisastions that have implemented LM are C.M Fibre Processing Sdn Bhd, Kuching City North Commission (DBKU), and Sedidik Sdn Bhd.

"It is hoped that government departments and companies will make MPC their reference centre for productivity and innovation."

During the Hari Raya gathering, MPC donated to Rumah Seri Kenangan, Pertubuhan Anak-Anak Yatim Negeri Sarawak, and Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Pendidikan Nur Murni.

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D-G: Wounds treatment costs RM1 mln a month

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:39 PM PDT

KUCHING: A staggering RM1 million is spent every month by seven hospitals nationwide in 2013 to manage patients with wounds due to costly and advanced dressing materials.

According to Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, wounds are a major problem in Malaysia which encompass diabetic foot ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers and pressure injury.

"These patients have debilitating diseases and the chronic wounds are causing them to suffer psychologically thus reducing their quality of life," Dr Noor told a press conference after officiating at the TransBorneo Wound Congress 2014 at Pullman Hotel yesterday.

He also called upon all the 500 delegates from the 20 countries to pool their resources for an effective approach to wound dressing which cuts down on cost without sacrificing results.

On another note, he also emphasised that a survey in 2013 showed that 20 per cent of the nation's population above 18 years old are suffering from diabetes.

"Approximately 4.3 per cent to five per cent of these cases will undergo amputation. Therefore, it is crucial to prevent diabetic foot complication early," he added.

He also said that 85 per cent of the complications are actually preventable if prompt and proper remedial actions are taken.

Adding that wound care transcends all sectors and nations, the congress, he said, should be participated by both the private and public healthcare sectors.

Dr Noor was also given the honour to launch the first edition of the Heal Digest magazine as well as a book entitled 'Maggot Debridement Therapy – A Malaysian Experience Book'.

During the three-day congress, talks will be given by speakers from Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia, Malaysia, India, South Korea, United Kingdom, the Philippines and USA.

An exhibition was also held at the hotel to promote products as well as the techniques and approaches on wound dressing and aid.

Meanwhile, Noor Hisham confirmed that there is no patient in Malaysia suffering from the Ebola virus.

Regarding a Facebook posting which said that one Malaysian caught the virus, Dr Noor said a police report has been lodged by the ministry as the posting spreads false information and may cause undue panic.

He however said that the dengue fever even though on a plateau stage, still requires attention from all the authorities.

"We are working with all related authorities including the local councils, Rela, JPAM and JKR to tackle dengue and bring cases down in the coming weeks," he added.

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Schoolboys robbed after accepting rides from strangers, security guard injured in scuffle

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 12:38 PM PDT

KUCHING: Two schoolboys were shoved from moving motorcycles and robbed of their pocket money after accepting rides from two strangers at Kampung Rampangi in Santubong yesterday.

The boys, aged 10 and 14, were walking back from school around 1pm when two unknown youths on motorcycles rode up to them and offered them a lift home.

The unsuspecting pair proceeded to get on the machines and were taken several metres down the road when the youths suddenly leaned back and pushed them off the moving bikes.

As they lay shocked and injured on the road, the suspects doubled back and relieved the boys of their wallets, containing about RM10 in total, before speeding off from the scene.

The victims, who suffered scrapes on their faces and arms, headed back home and related the incident to family members, who brought them to the Sarawak General Hospital for a checkup.

In a separate incident, a security guard was nearly stabbed in the eye with a screwdriver during a scuffle with a suspected thief at his workplace on Thursday.

The 31-year-old was patrolling the premises of a factory at Kampung Pulo Ulu around 4.30pm when he came across an unknown man acting suspiciously inside the compound.

He then confronted the suspect but ended up in a scuffle during which the latter jabbed a screwdriver at him and struck the bridge of his nose.

The suspect then quickly rifled through the guard's pockets and stole his mobile phone prior to escaping from the scene.

Following the incident, the guard sought medical attention before lodging a police report.

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