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Police raid gambling cybercafe in Temerloh, two suspects detained
Lunar New Year comes early to Kuantan old folks
Indonesian consulate advises its nationals to stop taking unnecessary risks

Police raid gambling cybercafe in Temerloh, two suspects detained

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:42 AM PST

TEMERLOH: A cyber cafe outlet offering gambling activities was closed down after police got wind of its operations and raided the premises.

A team of seven officers, led by Mentakab police station chief Insp Rizal Mohd Dan, raided the premises in Taman Sri Layang, Mentakab and detained two suspects including a patron for questioning.

"A total of 30 computer sets were seized to facilitate investigations under Section 4B(a) of the Common House Gambling Act 1953, which carries a minimum fine of RM10,000 for each machine seized or up to five years in prison.

"Investigations would also be carried out under Section 4(1)(b) of the Entertainment Enactment 1993 against the owner of the premises," he said.

Insp Rizal said police had earlier in the day received a public tip-off and deployed several personnel to stake out the premise.

He said however, it was found to be closed but the caretaker decided to open for business later the same evening.

"We would continue to combat the menace and prevent more such outlets from flourishing," he said.

It is learnt some 100 such outlets were operating in the guise of cyber cafes around Temerloh and Mentakab.

Meanwhile, a group of residents staged a peaceful demonstration urging the authorities to take stern action against such operators.

They urged the police to close down all the outlets operating in Taman Rimba and Taman Sri Layang as it could result in moral decadence, addiction and other social ills.

Lunar New Year comes early to Kuantan old folks

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:42 AM PST

KUANTAN: A total of 450 senior citizens received an early ang pow and basic necessities in conjunction with the coming Chinese Lunar New Year.

The initiative was organised by the management of Wong Kuei Ra Toh Gong temple in Jalan Datuk Wong Ah Jang.

Present to hand over the items were Teruntum assemblyman Datuk Chang Hong Seong and temple's chairman, Datuk Ng Kim Chaw.

Chang lauded the initiative to help lessen the burden of the people especially needy folks.

He urged more organisations and companies to emulate the move to bring some cheer to the lesser fortunate during auspicious times.

Ng said such assistance had been carried out for the past 15 years.

He expressed gratitude to several main sponsors from Singapore, temple members and other devotees.

"The aid was given out in stages and batches due to the high number of recipients.

"Our priority was those age 70 years and above," he said.

Indonesian consulate advises its nationals to stop taking unnecessary risks

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:42 AM PST

KOTA KINABALU: Indonesian nationals here have been advised to stop risking their lives to evade being investigated or arrested during crackdowns by enforcement officers.

The Indonesian Consulate vice consul (Manpower Division) Asrarudin Salam said Indonesians should always think about their safety first before resorting to actions such as jumping into the sea when they see enforcement authorities.

"This is important for your own safety and also to prevent any untoward incidents," he said.

Asrarudin said this in view of the death of an Indonesian citizen identified as Koko Kahar, 37, who drowned in the Sabindo waters off the east coast of Tawau district jetty in his attempt to escape an immigration inspection on Jan 8.

Koko's body was discovered by the public near the jetty at about 8.25am Jan 9, and was buried at a nearby Muslim cemetery after his family claimed the body.

Meanwhile, the operation saw a total of 57 foreigners inspected and 17 of them detained.

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Selasa, 15 Januari 2013