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Daily Express
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- Daily Express
RM332,440 Tawau smuggled goods seizure
Published on: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 22, 2025 By: Lagatha Toyos Text Size: Enforcement officers inspecting and seizing controlled goods during Ops Tiris in Tawau. TAWAU: Three locals suspected of attempting to misappropriate controlled goods were arrested during Ops Tiris raids at two separate locations with total seizures valued at RM332,440. Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) Commander, DCP Datuk Victor Sanjos, said the suspects were aged between 31 and 37. He said the operation was conducted by Esscom's Security Division in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, aimed at combating cross-border criminal activities. In the first operation, three individuals were detained along with a large quantity of diesel stored in a modified four-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with a special tank. The vehicle also carried several barrels of diesel stored around a petrol station area along Jalan Apas. 'The raiding team also seized mobile phones, receipts and two four-wheel-drive vehicles believed used in the illegal activity,' he said. Advertisement The suspects were handed over to KPDN's Enforcement Division for investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Victor said in a second operation near the Batu 3 Jetty, Jalan Apas, the enforcement team detected a suspicious boat entering Malaysian waters from the Indonesian maritime border. However, the boat's skipper and several passengers jumped into the sea and fled after realising the presence of authorities. Upon inspection, authorities found a local woman passenger along with cargo, and it was determined that the boat was used for cross-border smuggling. The woman failed to provide any Customs declaration documents for the items onboard. 'The authorities seized the boat with its outboard engine, several food items and a suspicious lorry parked near the jetty,' he said. Further investigation of the woman is being carried out by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department under the Customs Act 1967. Victor said the aim of the operation was to curb the smuggling of controlled, subsidised, and untaxed goods, as well as to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants. He affirmed Esscom's commitment to fighting cross-border crime, especially in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), in support of national development initiatives and the strengthening of the community's socio-economic wellbeing, grounded in compassion, security, confidence, and sustainability in line with the aspirations of the Malaysia Madani agenda. He also urged the public to channel any information related to security incidents in the ESSZone to the Esscom Operations Centre via 089-863181 or WhatsApp at 011-63311072. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN records seizure amounting more than RM700,000 in Terengganu from January until yesterday
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has recorded seizures worth RM725,439.86 involving 338 cases for various offences from Jan 1 to yesterday. Its director, Mufsi Lat, said the cases were recorded during inspections at 9,738 premises, including retail shops, supermarkets and wholesale premises in the state. He said they over the past three years, the results of enforcement actions have shown very encouraging developments. 'In 2024, the value of seizures amounted to RM3.96 million compared to RM997,059.69 in 2023. The value of fines also jumped from RM6,000 in 2023 to RM102,500 in 2024. This indicates that enforcement is now more focused and has succeeded in cracking down on high-value embezzlement cases,' he said at the state-level 53rd KPDN Enforcement Day Celebration here today. The event was opened by the ministry's Deputy Director General of Enforcement (Prevention), Aris Mamat. Mohd Mufsi said that apart from that, the KPDN enforcement division in Terengganu also conducted inspections on 293 premises under Ops Tiris and 186 premises under Ops Gasak during the same period. 'For Ops Tiris, we recorded four cases with seizures amounting to RM431,437.60, while for Ops Gasak, seven cases were recorded with the value of seizures amounting to RM68,065.70,' he said.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN records seizure amounting more than RM700,000
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has recorded seizures worth RM725,439.86 involving 338 cases for various offences from Jan 1 to yesterday. Its director, Mufsi Lat, said the cases were recorded during inspections at 9,738 premises, including retail shops, supermarkets and wholesale premises in the state. He said they over the past three years, the results of enforcement actions have shown very encouraging developments. 'In 2024, the value of seizures amounted to RM3.96 million compared to RM997,059.69 in 2023. The value of fines also jumped from RM6,000 in 2023 to RM102,500 in 2024. This indicates that enforcement is now more focused and has succeeded in cracking down on high-value embezzlement cases,' he said at the state-level 53rd KPDN Enforcement Day Celebration here today. The event was opened by the ministry's Deputy Director General of Enforcement (Prevention), Aris Mamat. Mohd Mufsi said that apart from that, the KPDN enforcement division in Terengganu also conducted inspections on 293 premises under Ops Tiris and 186 premises under Ops Gasak during the same period. 'For Ops Tiris, we recorded four cases with seizures amounting to RM431,437.60, while for Ops Gasak, seven cases were recorded with the value of seizures amounting to RM68,065.70,' he said.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
T'ganu KPDN records more than RM700,000 in seizures since January
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Enforcement Division of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has recorded seizures amounting to RM725,439.86 involving 338 cases for various offences from Jan 1 to May 24. Its director, Mufsi Lat ( pic ), said the cases were recorded during inspections at 9,738 premises, including retail shops, supermarkets and wholesale premises in the state. He said they over the past three years, the results of enforcement actions have been encouraging. "In 2024, the value of seizures amounted to RM3.96mil compared to RM997,059.69 in 2023. The value of fines also jumped from RM6,000 in 2023 to RM102,500 in 2024. This indicates that enforcement is now more focused and has succeeded in cracking down on high-value embezzlement cases," he said at the state-level 53rd KPDN Enforcement Day Celebration here on Sunday (May 25). The event was opened by the ministry's deputy director general of enforcement (Prevention), Aris Mamat. Mohd Mufsi said that during the same period, the ministry's enforcement division in Terengganu also conducted inspections on 293 premises under Ops Tiris and 186 premises under Ops Gasak. "For Ops Tiris, we recorded four cases with seizures amounting to RM431,437.60, while for Ops Gasak, seven cases were recorded with the value of seizures amounting to RM68,065.70," he said. – Bernama
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KPDN Records Seizure Amounting More Than RM700,000 In Terengganu From January Until Yesterday
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has recorded seizures worth RM725,439.86 involving 338 cases for various offences from Jan 1 to yesterday. Its director, Mufsi Lat, said the cases were recorded during inspections at 9,738 premises, including retail shops, supermarkets and wholesale premises in the state. He said they over the past three years, the results of enforcement actions have shown very encouraging developments. "In 2024, the value of seizures amounted to RM3.96 million compared to RM997,059.69 in 2023. The value of fines also jumped from RM6,000 in 2023 to RM102,500 in 2024. This indicates that enforcement is now more focused and has succeeded in cracking down on high-value embezzlement cases," he said at the state-level 53rd KPDN Enforcement Day Celebration here today. The event was opened by the ministry's Deputy Director General of Enforcement (Prevention), Aris Mamat. Mohd Mufsi said that apart from that, the KPDN enforcement division in Terengganu also conducted inspections on 293 premises under Ops Tiris and 186 premises under Ops Gasak during the same period. "For Ops Tiris, we recorded four cases with seizures amounting to RM431,437.60, while for Ops Gasak, seven cases were recorded with the value of seizures amounting to RM68,065.70," he said. -- BERNAMA
