7,881 Malaysian scammed, says CelcomDigi

China Press headlined that Habin Noor Sulaiman was initially sentenced to death for killing a 17-year-old pregnant girl, however recently, a judge commuted his sentence to 38 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane.

In 2010, Habin stabbed her 19 times and poured acid on her head. 

Following the incident, she was sent to Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru for treatment, however, she died after 21 days.

Nanyang Daily reported that the Dewan Rakyat yesterday passed a bill designating Forest City Island 1 (Pulau Satu) in Johor as a duty-free zone. Real estate industry experts expect this to boost tourism and create a ripple effect, benefiting Johor’s real estate market.

Sin Chew Daily headlined that Human Resources Minister Steven Sim stated that the legal notice issued by the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) to The Edge Communications Sdn Bhd and one of its writers was withdrawn on June 16.

Kwong Wah Daily front-paged that Penang state exco for tourism and creative economy Wong Hon Wai dismissed a proposal to rename Georgetown as Tanjung Penaga, saying the city is already well-known and there is no need for a name change.

Guang Ming Daily reported that the “2024 National Scam Awareness Survey Report” released by CelcomDigi on June 16 revealed that 73%, or 7,881 respondents, have experienced some form of scam or have been victims. 

The latest trend shows that those with higher education levels and incomes are more likely to be scammed, with up to 77% of individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher having been deceived.

Editorial

Sin Chew Daily said that e-invoicing can lead to tax fairness and reduce administrative burdens for medium and large enterprises. 

However, for small businesses with annual revenue of RM200,000 and only a few employees, it does not significantly improve administrative efficiency, the daily added. In fact, a lack of understanding could inadvertently lead to tax evasion, the daily said. 

Nanyang Daily believes the widespread adoption of electric vehicles requires joint efforts from the government, businesses, and consumers. 

The government should comprehensively plan policies, promotions, incentives, and infrastructure development to address existing issues and stimulate consumer interest and willingness to purchase electric vehicles, said the daily.