The Star Online: Metro: South & East
The Star Online: Metro: South & East |
- Claim of Myanmar workers operating businesses illegally
- Community policing members nab thief
- Cycling for the environment
| Claim of Myanmar workers operating businesses illegally Posted: 27 Sep 2011 07:58 PM PDT MALACCA: Some Myanmar workers here are allegedly running their own businesses illegally. Ayer Keroh assemblyman Khoo Poay Tiong who alerted StarMetro on the issue said the foreigners had a business network ranging from food and beverage to retail and foreign currency exchange. "They cater to their countrymen by serving local dishes and also selling mobile phone reload cards. "Their outlets are also equipped with cable television and provide foreign currency exchange service to its customers." Other than that, Khoo said the enterprising foreigners even provided meal delivery service using motorcycles. He added the Myanmar nationals had been running their business in Taman Merdeka at Batu Berendam for a year. "The coffee shops have became a popular hangout for the foreigners and at any given time we can see a large congregation there." Khoo, who also questioned the legitimacy of the business outlets, led the media on a spot-check to the Myanmar-owned shops recently. During the surprise visit, checks showed that the coffee shops were furnished with a kitchen and dining tables with customers having their meals. There was a company registration certificate, issued by the Companies Commission, displayed on the premises wall. However, the address stated in the document referred to an outlet in Cheng. Further queries revealed the workers who delivered meals to nearby factories were riding their motorcyles without a valid license. "The foreigners are also competing with the local business community here to provide services." Khoo added that he would raise the matter with the authorities for further action. |
| Community policing members nab thief Posted: 27 Sep 2011 07:57 PM PDT JOHOR BARU: A thief who ran for one-and-half kilometres after an attempt to hijack a lorry was nabbed by alert community policing members who were patrolling the city here recently. Eight members from the Ronda and Riadah group were on their break when they heard someone screaming "kejar! kejar!". One of the members Chong Chean Siang, 34, said the group gave chase after the thief took off on foot. "We did not give up and continued following him until he finally became tired and stopped." Chong said he apprehended the thief who attempted to steal a lorry which was parked in the town area. "This was the first time I caught a thief red-handed and I am happy that I have doing my part to keep the area safe," he said. In relation to the matter, Johor Baru (South) OCPD Asst Comm Zainuddin Yaacob confirmed the case. He added that the thief had an accomplice who fled the scene. "We are looking for another man in this case and urge those with information pertaining the incident to contact the Johor police hotline at 07-221 2999." He added that the public could also inform the cops at their nearest police station if they want to assist in investigations. |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2011 07:56 PM PDT JOHOR BARU: Some 100 people took part in a neighbourhood cycling programme here recenty. One of the cyclists was 11-year-old Akmal Danial Abdul Rahman who did his part to save the environment. He and other cyclists from eight cycling clubs rode for five kilometres and also went around cleaning up the neighbourhood in Taman Daya. Akmal and his father Abdul Rahman Ismail from the KBC cycling club in Kulai Jaya removed illegal Ah Long posters during the two hour event. "This is the first time I am taking part in such an event," said the SK Taman Kota Kulai 2 school pupil. The programme was held in conjunction with Malaysia day which also coincided with the recent Hari Raya and Merdeka Day. In an effort to foster goodwill among the communty, the cyclists also distributed flyers on crime prevention to residents in Taman Daya. Abdul Rahman, 42, who is the president for the KBC cycling club said that such an event could also promote patriotism among its participants. "I hope that the city council will continue to organise more of such events," said the factory manager. Another participant contractor Arshata Ali, 41, and his 38-year-old wife Amnah Sahari brought their three children to cycle at the event. "Besides the physical excercise, my family members can also do their part in caring for the environment," said Amnah. Arshata said residents in the area should also take up cycling and take part in such community programmes in future. Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) secretary Ismail Abdul Rahman who represented the mayor at the event said that such programmes were important to keep the housing area clean. "In this case, we hope that motorists can also do their part by not littering along the roads especially in neighbourhoods like these," he said. During the event, the council also distributed 500 flags around Taman Daya. Ismail also urged the participants to register with the state sports council for future cycling events. The cycling event was jointly organised by the Johor Baru South district police headquarters, Johor Baru City Council and Zone Nibong Rukun Tetangga in Taman Daya. |
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