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Thursday, 15 Apr 2021
PETALING JAYA: Maybank has issued a scam alert warning customers about a new fake Maybank2u website created by fraudsters to steal banking information.
In a post on Twitter, Maybank shared that fraudsters will attempt to lure customers to login to bogus Maybank2u sites through messages sent via WhatsApp, SMS or email.
These messages aim to hoodwink customers into revealing their personal details – such as username, password, phone number and IC number – typically with false claims that their accounts have been compromised or judged as “high risk” by the bank’s system and that the user is required to “re-verify” their details.
Maybank stated that the company will never send reminders via SMS, email or WhatsApp with links urging users to login or update their Maybank2u account.
As an added security measure, it also reminded customers to manually key in the Maybank2u URL – maybank2u.com.my – to access their account as links provided by others may not be safe.
The company previously issued an alert about a fake Maybank2u website in February which was used by scammers for phishing attacks. Customers were lured to the fraudulent website through a promotional post on Facebook with the promise of winning some prizes.
Customers who may have revealed their Maybank2u login details on scam websites are urged to contact the bank immediately at (03) 5891 4744.
Read more: Maybank warns of new fake banking website created to steal customer details
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THIRTY-FOUR categories of household electrical products are regulated by the Energy Commission and must bear the Sirim (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) label before they can be sold.
However, a recent survey conducted by Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) on several outlets in the northern region has revealed that the regulations have not been enforced adequately.
The survey found that many domestic electrical appliances and accessories were sold without valid Sirim certification. There were products that did not conform to any safety standards, including Sirim (electrical accessories, extension power sockets, electric irons, immersion water heaters and decorative lights); those that had certification from foreign national safety standards but not from Sirim (mainly audio-video and kitchen appliances); and products that were assembled with one or two Sirim-approved components such as electrical cable and plugs, but as a whole had no Sirim approval (mainly extension power sockets, irons, hair dryers and toasters).
CAP urges the Energy Commission to ensure that manufacturers and importers use genuine Sirim labels and follow the correct procedures when attaching them on products. The Customs Department should ensure that imported goods are declared under the correct categories.
MOHIDEEN ABDUL KADER
President
Consumers Association of
Penang
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15 April 2021
THE lack of efficiency in water management continues to be the biggest threat to the country’s water distribution which is also likely to be caused by the absence of tariff hike.
Citing data from National Water Services Commission, Malaysian Water Association (MWA) president Datuk Abdul Kadir Mohd Din said five states recorded a loss in their water operating revenue in 2018.
“Malaysia has plenty of raw water of about 496 billion cu m, only taken from the surface water and only 3% is used. The volume of water supply is not the problem. The true problem is with the efficiency of water and ecosystem management.
“In 2018, five states experienced losses and still did not improve from the year before. The loss could be taken as an indication of their performance,” he said during a forum titled “Right to Clean Water in Malaysia” organised by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia yesterday.
According to the data, the five states were Kedah, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Selangor.
Selangor recorded the biggest loss with RM1.28 billion during the year, followed by Pahang with RM30.48 million and Kedah with RM10.54 million.
Abdul Kadir said the water industry has been calling for the right water pricing and the relevant tariff mechanism.
Malaysia has been experiencing slow growth in tariff hikes with some states having not reviewed their water tariff for as long as more than 30 years.
Last month, Environment and Water (KASA) Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the government will require more time to come up with a restructuring plan with tariff increase that will not be burdensome.
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9 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of online jewellery scam cases have risen, with 37 cases involving losses amounting to RM239,530 recorded in the first three months this year.
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said the scam cases recorded in the period was the highest in the past two years.
He said throughout 2019, 21 cases were reported involving losses of RM148,444 and the total rose in the subsequent year (2020) to 44 cases involving RM261,954.
"The development of communication and technology have created online business opportunities, with unlimited access and connectivity, especially when the country is facing the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Therefore, it has become the platform of choice for consumers, but at the same time, it has brought about scams involving the sale of non-existent items," he said in a statement today.
Zainuddin said his department has implemented various measures to ensure that the efforts to curb these activities are effective.
"Yet from the prevention aspect, the involvement of the public is much needed and I urge consumers to be careful in all online jewellery transactions.
The public is reminded not to believe any offer of jewellery that is below market price especially when they're made by individuals you cannot verify," he said.
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8 April 2021
A low-income family has urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to intervene after claiming their bank unfairly auctioned off their home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to the media today after meeting an officer from the central bank, 38-year-old tailor M Moganah alleged that the interest rate for her housing loan was raised without due notification.
This resulted in an accumulation of overdue payments, eventually resulting in the bank auctioning off her low-cost flat in Taman Balakong Jaya, Seri Kembangan, Selangor. She claimed she only learned about the outstanding repayments when it was too late - after her home was already sold in October 2020. Moganah lives in the unit with her husband and two young children. She co-owns the unit with her mother - 61-year-old P Letchumy. They have been servicing the home loan for the past 17 years.
“We hope Bank Negara will help us get our home back,” she said, adding that she was not interested in any compensation from her bank. Malaysiakini is withholding the name of the bank pending a response to this story. Malaysiakini is also reaching out to BNM for comment. Elaborating, Moganah said she found an informal eviction notice on her door on Oct 7, 2020, from someone who claimed to have bought her flat.
She then visited her bank, where an officer informed her that her home had been sold a week ago in an auction. The officer also said that the bank had increased Moganah’s monthly housing loan repayment from RM268 to RM325 back in July 2018. She claimed she was unaware of this increase and thus did not alter her monthly direct debit amount. According to Moganah, the bank stated that the reason for the auction was their housing loan repayment was overdue by three months.
She said her bank blamed the lack of notification on her failure to update her contact number and home address. She refuted this, claiming her details were updated back in 2015. The buyer was alleged to have terminated the water and electricity supply to the unit on March 30. Moganah and her family are now temporarily living in another location.
Read more: Woman claims bank unfairly auctioned off home, wants BNM to intervene
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April 8, 2021 @ 2:46pm
Kuala Lumpur: Sebanyak 37 kes penipuan berkaitan barang kemas membabitkan kerugian RM239,530 diterima pihak polis bagi tempoh tiga bulan pertama tahun ini.
Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob berkata, berdasarkan kajian, penipuan membabitkan barang kemas mencatatkan antara kes penipuan tertinggi.
"Pada 2019, sebanyak 21 kes dilaporkan membabitkan kerugian berjumlah RM148,444 dan jumlah kes meningkat kepada 44 kes pada tahun lalu dengan kerugian RM261,954.
"Bagi tempoh tiga bulan pertama tahun ini, sebanyak 37 kes direkodkan dengan jumlah kerugian RM239,530," katanya dalam kenyataan, hari ini.
Zainuddin berkata, peningkatan jumlah kes yang direkodkan dalam kes berkenaan perlu ditangani dengan serius.
"Perkembangan teknologi dan komunikasi mewujudkan peluang perniagaan secara dalam talian kerana akses mudah dan tanpa had khususnya ketika negara berdepan penularan pandemik Covid-19.
"Ia sekali gus menjadikan platform e-dagang menjadi pilihan pengguna. Namun, perkembangan ini juga turut mewujudkan jenayah penipuan penjualan barangan tidak wujud," katanya.
Beliau berkata, pihaknya sudah melaksanakan langkah-langkah yang perlu untuk memastikan usaha pembanterasan dilakukan dengan efektif serta berkesan.
Read more: Hati-hati penipuan jual beli barang kemas tak wujud
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KUALA LUMPUR: Peningkatan hutang isi rumah ke paras 93.3 peratus daripada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) dijangka boleh diuruskan memandangkan sebahagian besar peningkatan itu berikutan penyusutan pertumbuhan ekonomi negara tahun lalu.
Tambahan lagi, tegas penganalisis, ujian tekanan yang dijalankan Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) turut mendapati institusi perbankan berada dalam kedudukan baik dan kukuh serta mampu mendepani krisis kewangan.
Ahli Ekonomi MIDF Research, Abdul Mui'zz Morhalim, berkata hutang isi rumah meningkat pada kadar lebih pantas iaitu 5.5 peratus dalam separuh kedua 2020 disokong kadar faedah lebih rendah berikutan keputusan BNM untuk menurunkan Kadar Dasar Semalaman (OPR) sebanyak 125 mata asas tahun lalu bagi menyokong pertumbuhan ekonomi negara.
Namun, beliau berkata, risiko daripada paras hutang isi rumah yang tinggi itu dijangka mampu diurus dan masih terkawal.
Beliau berkata, kemungkinan kegagalan pembayaran pinjaman apabila moratorium bayaran balik pinjaman berakhir dijangka agak rendah dan terhad kerana 95 peratus daripada 1.5 juta pemohon mendapat kelulusan bagi menstruktur semula pinjaman mereka.
"Sekiranya perlu, institusi perbankan juga mampu untuk meneruskan pemberian bantuan secara bersasar kerana bank juga memperoleh lebih banyak maklumat bagi mengenalpasti pelanggan yang masih memerlukan bantuan tambahan.
"Kelulusan bagi pinjaman yang diputuskan oleh pihak bank telah mengambil kira latar belakang, sumber pendapatan dan bebanan kewangan sedia ada peminjam bagi menilai kemampuan mereka untuk membayar balik serta menguruskan hutang," katanya kepada BH.
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April 2, 2021 10:50 MYT
KUANTAN: Dua wanita warga emas mendakwa kerugian RM50,000 setiap seorang selepas diperdayakan untuk menyertai pelaburan menanam padi di Kemboja, yang disertai mereka sejak tujuh tahun lepas.
Ketua Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial Pahang Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof berkata mangsa yang berusia 75 dan 65 tahun mendakwa tertarik untuk melabur selepas menyertai jelajah kononnya dibuat sebuah syarikat pelaburan di sebuah hotel terkemuka di sini, sekitar Jun 2014.
"Pada program jelajah itu, mangsa mendakwa mereka dijanjikan pulangan sebanyak RM52,000 setiap tiga bulan untuk tempoh tiga tahun jika mengambil satu lot padi bernilai RM50,000.
"Mangsa mendakwa mereka menandatangani surat perjanjian sekitar Ogos 2014 selepas membuat bayaran RM50,000 melalui cek yang diserahkan kepada seorang ejen syarikat tersebut," katanya dalam kenyataan di sini, hari ini.
Mohd Wazir berkata, bagaimanapun kedua-dua mangsa mendakwa tidak pernah menerima pulangan yang dijanjikan sehingga tahun ini, selain gagal untuk menghubungi ejen syarikat itu menyebabkan mereka berasa ditipu.
Siasatan lanjut dijalankan di bawah Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan yang memperuntukkan hukuman penjara maksimum 10 tahun dan sebat dan denda, jika sabit kesalahan.
-- BERNAMA
Sumber: https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/dua-warga-emas-ditipu-rm100000-pelaburan-tanam-padi-di-kemboja-291301
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April 2, 2021 11:17 MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Pendapatan yang tidak mencukupi disebabkan terpaksa menanggung liabiliti dan hutang mempengaruhi trend perbelanjaan golongan muda sehingga mendorong mereka menggunakan kad kredit.
Pengurus Kanan Jabatan Pengurusan Strategi Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), Farizan Kamaluddin berkata, golongan muda ketika ini dilihat mengumpul liabiliti dahulu sebelum dapat mengumpul aset.
“Mereka tamat pengajian dengan hutang yang dibawa (pinjaman pendidikan) ke alam pekerjaan dan menyebabkan pendapatan diterima tidak mencukupi.
“Situasi ini menyebabkan mereka terpaksa mencari jalan lain bagi mendapatkan sumber pendapatan sehingga terpaksa mendapatkan bantuan keluarga serta menggunakan kad kredit,” jelasnya.
Beliau berkata demikian dalam temu bual khas Agenda AWANI - 'Celik Kewangan: Untuk Hari Ini dan Esok' yang disiarkan melalui Saluran 501, Astro AWANI pada Rabu.
Jelas Farizan, keadaan tersebut sekali gus menyumbang kepada dapatan dikeluarkan Bank Negara Malaysia, yang menunjukkan 47 peratus belia mempunyai hutang kad kredit yang tinggi.
Selain itu, perasaan ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO) turut dilihat menjadi faktor sebahagian rakyat Malaysia terutama golongan muda sukar menguruskan kewangan atau perbelanjaan mereka.
Golongan muda mudah terikut-ikut dan sering membandingkan kehidupan dengan orang lain, ia sekali gus mendorong mereka untuk berbelanja lebih daripada pendapatan yang diterima.
Read more: Beban liabiliti antara punca golongan muda sukar menyimpan
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02 April 2021
PUTRAJAYA - Tiada bakteria Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) dikesan di ladang ayam penelur CEM 014 Linggi Agriculture Farm, menurut Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar (JPV).
Menurut JPV, keputusan itu diperoleh selepas ujian dijalankan ke atas sampel calitan kloaka, calitan najis, sampel telur, makanan dan air minuman yang diambil dari ladang ayam penelur tersebut.
"Program pemantauan Salmonella ke atas 276 ladang ayam penelur seluruh negara dipertingkatkan bagi memastikan bekalan dan keselamatan telur yang dipasarkan," kata JPV dalam kenyataan di sini pada Jumaat.
JPV juga menasihati pengguna supaya memastikan telur yang dibeli adalah bersih, tiada pencemaran najis, tidak retak, disimpan di tempat yang sesuai dan dimasak dengan sempurna sebelum dimakan.
Katanya, pencemaran SE boleh berlaku di peringkat ladang disebabkan amalan penternakan kurang baik, aspek biosekuriti dan kebersihan ladang atau di sepanjang rantaian pemasaran disebabkan pengendalian telur kurang bersih.
Dilaporkan baru-baru ini, Agensi Makanan Singapura (SFA) mengarahkan beberapa pengimport untuk menarik balik telur dari Linggi Agriculture di Malaysia (CEM 014) selepas mengesan adanya SE dalam produk terbabit. - Bernama
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