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Probe into video with alleged deviant teachings

‘Nexuscorp given RM381m contract’

KUALA LUMPUR: Nexuscorp Group Sdn Bhd was awarded a five-year contract worth over RM381 million to provide maintenance services and spare parts for infrastructure, servers, software and user radios under the Royal Malaysia Police RMPNET system, the Sessions Court heard on Thursday. Testifying as the fifth witness in the corruption case of Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, Human Resources Ministry deputy secretary (Development) Azham Bachok @ Mohd Yassin, 50, said the government issued a letter of acceptance (LoA) to Nexuscorp dated Nov 25, 2020 for the contract period from Dec 1, 2020 to Nov 30, 2025. He said the contract agreement was signed by then Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. Sayed Amir Muzzakkir, 42, the former political secretary to then Home minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, faces three charges involving a total of RM350,000 in alleged bribes. Azham also referred to a letter of intent dated Nov 27, 2020, issued to Nexuscorp’s managing director, informing the company of a scheduled meeting at the Home Ministry on Nov 30, 2020. “During the meeting, the chairman reminded the company to return the LoA and complete all related matters within 14 days.” Earlier, the court heard from the fourth prosecution witness ASP Mohd Hasnan Mohd Talaha, 40, of the Bukit Aman Logistics and Technology Department finance branch. He said his branch received a copy of the LoA from the Telecommunications and Information Systems Branch in November 2020. “I confirm that Nexuscorp Group Sdn Bhd secured the tender worth RM381,112,042.25. The finance branch oversees financial operations of the police department, including disbursements for awarded tenders.” On May 23, 2024, Sayed Amir was charged with two counts of receiving RM350,000 in bribes from Nexuscorp managing director Wan Azhar Mohamed Yusof, allegedly as a reward for helping the company secure the contract. – Bernama Dept records 55 cases of uncustomed liquor KUALA LUMPUR: Customs Department raids revealed 55 cases of uncustomed liquor stored in private residences nationwide between January and July this year, with seizures amounting to RM1.42 million and an estimated tax value of RM4.02 million. In a statement, the department said people are permitted to keep liquor at home for personal consumption without a licence, provided it is duty-paid. It said members of the public are not required to keep records when purchasing duty-paid liquor from licensed outlets for personal consumption. “The requirement to keep records for seven years applies to licence holders or importers and exporters. “In terms of liquor stored for personal consumption, there is no limit on the number of bottles specified under the department’s administrative law.” It added that enforcement action, including raids, are not conducted arbitrarily but based on intelligence or public complaints indicating a violation of the law. “There have been cases of individuals storing liquor at home for business purposes. Investigations by the department confirmed that the duty or tax on the liquor had not been paid.” It said enforcement actions were taken under the Excise Act 1976 and the Customs Act 1967. It added that 599 cases of untaxed liquor seizures were recorded, involving goods worth RM24.29 million and tax value amounting to RM62.62 million. – Bernama

o Johor govt committed to identifying, combatting all forms of superstition, wrong worship or rituals that contradict Islamic beliefs, says MB

spread of deviant teachings. He said the state government would not compromise with any party that threatens the harmony and sovereignty of Islam as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. He called on all parties, especially community leaders, mosque and surau committee members, to prevent the spread of such teachings, Bernama reported. The content of the video is said to show a Kuda Kepang performance allegedly containing non-Islamic practices. The minute-long video featured a group of men at a Kuda Kepang performance that had ritual acts and was circulated on social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. Footages of the video revealed two men appearing to be in a temporary trance and stacked on top of each other as the performance was taking place. Kuda Kepang is well know in Johor and is usually showcased in tourism efforts to promote the state’s cultural heritage.

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Islamic Religious Department and police have been ordered to investigate a video with alleged deviant teachings which is being widely circulated. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said immediate action has to be taken to ensure that the issue does not disrupt community harmony. “This matter has caused concern among the community, and the state government will continue to be committed to identifying and combatting any form of deviant teachings. “All forms of superstition, wrong worship or rituals that contradict Islamic teachings as well as activities that cause Islam to be looked down on are strictly prohibited, and

action under the Johor Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997 can be taken against those who break the law,” he said in a post on his Facebook page. He said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, had issued a statement reminding all Muslims in Johor to adhere to the true Islamic faith. “This message is also a clear reminder that any deviant teachings must not be given room to take root and develop in the state.” Onn Hafiz said the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail had also emphasised the need for religious institutions, community leaders and authorities to strengthen enforcement and education to prevent the

12 held in probe into fall of student from dorm SHAH ALAM: Twelve individuals have been detained by police to assist in investigations into the case of a male Form Three student who is believed to have fallen from the third floor of a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam on Aug 26. Committee chairman, was commenting on the case at a media conference after the Selangor menteri besar’s National Day lecture at the Shah Alam City Council Convention Centre yesterday, Bernama reported. SEIZED ... Road Transport Department Sibu branch Enforcement Division chief Mohd Ariffin Zaini (right) and senior enforcement officer Nurul Fairezzah Safri (left) showing yesterday one of six luxury vehicles confiscated for not having road tax or insurance. – BERNAMAPIC

development after receiving a report from the Selangor Health Department. He said the student is one of the main witnesses in the case, and the Selangor Health Department is doing its best to save his life. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar on Aug 27 reported that school officials were among the parties who had been called by the police to record statements. On Tuesday, police confirmed that they had received a report on the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.

He said he had previously instructed the state Rural Development, Unity and Consumer Affairs Committee chief Datuk Rizam Ismail, who is also Air Tawar assemblyman, to obtain further information on the incident. He added that the state Public Health and Environment Committee head Jamaliah Jamaluddin would provide the latest

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who confirmed the matter without revealing the names of the individuals, advised all parties to give police space to carry out the probe. Amirudin, who is also the Selangor Education and Human Capital Development