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Daily Express
14 hours ago
- Daily Express
Pakistani man held with RM93,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Text Size: The detained suspect and the seized items. BEAUFORT: A Pakistani man was arrested for allegedly possessing over 23,000 sticks of various cigarette brands suspected to be untaxed, worth more than RM90,000 in Kampung Bingkul here, Info X reported. The 38-year-old suspect was stopped around 6.30pm in a Toyota Vios by officers from the Marine Police Force (PPM) Labuan Operations Base. Advertisement Sabah Region Four PPM Commander ACP Nazri Ibrahim said the operation followed intelligence gathered by the Marine Intelligence Unit under Op Taring Landai Khas Kontraban. The vehicle was found parked suspiciously behind a sundry shop in Kampung Bingkul, where officers moved in once the driver exited the car. A search uncovered the untaxed cigarettes hidden inside the vehicle, and both the contraband and the vehicle were seized, with the case now under investigation under Section 135 of the Customs Act 1967. * 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 Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Marine cops seize smuggled cigarettes, liquor worth RM5mil in Sibu
SIBU: Sarawak Region 5 Marine Police Force (PPM) foiled an attempt to smuggle untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth RM5.05mil in an operation near Jalan KM16 Sibu-Bintulu on Sunday. Acting commander Supt Rusdin Banin said the seizure was made at 5.35pm through Ops Taring Landai, following a public tip-off. "A team from PPM Sibu detained a white-and-green cargo lorry parked on the roadside. An inspection found a load of cigarettes and liquor suspected to be untaxed and without valid documentation,' he said in a statement Tuesday (June 16). He said the lorry driver was arrested and the case was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Sibu District Police Headquarters for further action under the Customs Act 1967. Rusdin added that police welcome information from the public to combat smuggling activities. From January to June 15 this year, PPM Region 5 conducted 84 raids in Sarawak, resulting in 94 arrests for offences such as smuggling of untaxed goods, subsidised controlled items and wildlife, as well as illegal entry of foreign nationals. "Total value of seizures during the period was estimated at RM77.33mil,' he said. Under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967, individuals found in possession of, storing or concealing prohibited goods without approval face a fine of up to RM500,000, imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. - Bernama
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Sungai, Talantang and Tinagas Festival
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Clarence Dol Text Size: Dounis presenting a certificate to one of the Tokoh award recipients, Haji Din Solinggong, while witnessed by Tinus and Jaminus. RANAU: The Second Edition of the Sungai, Talantang and Tinagas (Sutati) Ethnic Festival held in Ulu Sugut Ranau has become a successful platform that promotes peace and unity among the people of various backgrounds here. Chairman of Kundasang Community Development Leader (PPM), Dounis Sani, said organising such ethnic festivals is in line with the aspirations of the State Government. Advertisement He said the GRS government is committed to strengthening the role of ethnic associations in preserving language, tradition and culture as the heritage of the younger generation. He urged the people in Kundasang to continue to practice the spirit of harmony. Dounis said the advantage of having a representative who also holds the position of Deputy Chief Minister and Full Minister provides great benefits in terms of the ability to channel allocations. 'This not only facilitates the organisation of such programmes, but also opens up more development opportunities for Kundasang,' he said. He was representing Deputy Chief Minister II, who is also Kundasang Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam. Various interesting activities were held throughout the festival, including cultural performances, exhibitions, traditional sports, water activities, Sugandoi Sutati competitions, Sutati Concerts and the Sutati 'Masaan' night event that colored the atmosphere throughout the programme. This edition also introduced a new element through Sutati 'Masaan', which was a performance by ethnic girls in the Unduk Ngadau style that highlighted the uniqueness and beauty of traditional culture. For the first time, the organisers also introduced the Sutati Tokoh Award to recognise individual contributions in preserving their respective ethnic cultures. This award was given to Haji Din Solinggong @ Lubin (Tinagas ethnic group), Jimin Kidot (Talantang ethnic group) and Ghani Tahir (Orang Sungai ethnic group). * 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
Malaysian Reserve
06-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Gray Capital Launches $200MM Midwest Multifamily Fund to Acquire $500MM in Apartment Assets
INDIANAPOLIS, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gray Capital, an Indianapolis-based multifamily investment firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its Midwest Multifamily Fund, an opportunistic investment vehicle designed for institutional investors, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. 'We believe the multifamily sector is entering a highly opportunistic window, driven by increasing rental demand, tightening supply, and emerging distress signals,' says Spencer Gray, President and CEO of Gray Capital. 'This Fund is strategically positioned to acquire high-quality assets at attractive valuations, particularly in the dynamic Midwest markets of Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH.' Gray Capital's experienced team has executed over $2 billion in commercial real estate transactions and has successfully navigated market volatility without initiating investor capital calls, and the Fund leverages Gray Capital's proven, vertically-integrated management property management platform, Gray Residential, alongside industry-leading technology to deliver superior resident experiences, optimized revenue, and efficient cost management. With asset management fees as low as 0.25%, an attractive 85/15 Limited Partner/General Partner split, and Gray Capital's $15 million (~10% of the Fund) co-investment, the Midwest Multifamily Fund is structured to maximize investor profitability and ensure alignment of interest with its investment partners. The Fund targets existing value-add and core-plus multifamily assets and has a $1 million investment minimum. Although primarily aimed at institutional investors, individual investors may still access investment opportunities directly through Gray Capital at lower minimum commitments. The Fund's data room is now open, providing investors with comprehensive proprietary market research, the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), and subscription documents. For additional information and investment materials on The Gray Midwest Multifamily Fund, please visit or follow Gray Capital on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. DISCLAIMERS: This is not an offer to invest. Any investment offer will be made through a private placement memorandum.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Librarians association, UTM launch Braille and audio versions of 'Baca'
KUALA LUMPUR: The Librarians Association of Malaysia, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) library, today launched Braille and audio versions of the book 'Baca' (Read) to provide reading access to visually impaired individuals. Selangor Women's Welfare and Charity Organisation (Pekawanis) president Datin Seri Masdiana Muhammad said the Braille version of 'Baca' not only introduces new reading material but also reflects a growing awareness that reading is everyone's right. "This initiative is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that every individual, including children with special needs, is not left out of activities that cultivate a culture of learning and reading. "I hope this effort will go beyond just providing Braille and audio books, but also include the creation of a friendly learning environment, well-trained teachers, and innovative assistive technology," said Masdiana, who is also the wife of Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. She was speaking during the launch of the Braille and audio versions of 'Baca' in conjunction with the 2025 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. Also present was association president Dr Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil. A total of nine writers, comprising PPM members and professionals, including Hasnita Ibrahim, Digital Library Information manager at the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were involved in writing the book. Meanwhile, Ghazali said 'Baca' is part of the transliteration campaign "Baca Celik Hati" project led by UTM library since 2000. The book compiles inspiring stories, experiences, and the spirit that forms the backbone of the librarian profession, encompassing the history of libraries in Malaysia, as well as topics such as the benefits of reading, family library management, bibliotherapy, and compulsive issues related to books. He said in 2023, through the "One Character, A Million Practices Project" (Projek Satu Aksara Sejuta Amalan) and in strategic collaboration between UTM library and PPM, 'Baca' was successfully transliterated into Braille and audio formats as part of the effort to bridge the information access gap and promote an inclusive literacy culture within the community. "This initiative is not merely a publication in different formats, it is a manifestation of the librarians' commitment to inclusive literacy, in line with the principle of 'No One Left Behind'," he said. He said the Braille copies will be distributed to selected special education schools across the country as a starting point for the long-term mission. – Bernama
