03/10/2025

FRIDAY | OCT 3, 2025 5 41 detained in raids on nightspots KUALA LUMPUR: Immigration officers uncovered a ploy to misuse domestic helper passes after detaining 41 people, including foreign women working illegally as guest relations officers (GRO), in midnight raids on luxury entertainment outlets in Sri Hartamas. The operation, codenamed Ops Gegar, followed a month of surveillance that revealed the outlets employed undocumented migrants and foreign workers in breach of their passes. Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said of 63 people inspected, nine Vietnamese women, 22 Thai women, eight Bangladeshi men and two local men, believed to be managers, were taken into custody. “Most of the women had entered on maid passes but abused them by working as GRO and drinking companions. We also found price sashes used to charge customers between RM100 and RM500 for the GRO of their choice,” he said. The foreigners are being investigated for overstaying, breaching pass conditions and failing to produce valid documents, while the two locals will be probed for employing and harbouring undocumented migrants. Wan Mohammed Saupee also warned of fraudsters posing as immigration officers in the aftermath of such raids, targeting employers of detained workers. “These individuals claim they can secure the release of detainees for a fee. It is pure fraud – the Immigration Department will not accept money or violate the law to free detainees,” he said, citing a recent case in which an employer almost lost RM32,000 after being approached with such an offer. In other scams, demands ranged between RM5,000 and RM15,000. – Bernama Agency revokes licence of lorry firm KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency has revoked the operating licence of a lorry company involved in a fatal accident at the Bukit Kajang toll plaza, effective yesterday. In a statement, the agency said investigations found the company had failed to instal a Global Positioning System device on the lorry and had neglected the safety of other road users. The revocation was carried out under Section 62 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010, prohibiting the company from operating or providing services. “The agency stresses that it will not compromise in cases involving dangerous driving of public transport vehicles which could lead to accidents and endanger lives,” it said. The agency also reminded all licensed operators to comply fully with safety requirements or risk losing their licences. On Sept 27, a lorry suspected of having brake failure ploughed into a car and two sport utility vehicles at the toll plaza, killing a toddler boy and injuring seven others. – Bernama “The ministry’s priority now is to provide psychosocial and emotional support for the students and teachers, while giving the boy’s family space and privacy. We express our condolences and deep sorrow over this incident,” she said. The case has raised concern as it comes just days after a nine-year-old pupil died after falling into an uncovered manhole at a school in Lenggeng, also in Negeri Sembilan.

Love and laughter mark Boyfriend Day celebration

o Social media users mark occasion by sharing touching, humorous moments that defined their relationships

Ű BY KIRTINEE RAMESH newsdesk@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA: From grand gestures to small acts of thoughtfulness, boyfriends are in the spotlight today as the world marks Boyfriend Day, a playful social media event that has evolved into a trending celebration of love, loyalty and laughter. On Reddit, users joined the conversation by sharing their “this is the moment I knew” stories, with responses ranging from comic to deeply moving. One user, @Conscious_Law_8647, recounted a stunt that could have come from a horror film. After his girlfriend returned from a trip to Thailand, he hid under her bed with only a flower. When she finally walked in, he grabbed her ankle and shouted, “Got ya!” She screamed before realising it was him. He later joked online: “Apparently, true love isn’t a valid legal defence. Wish me luck at trial tomorrow.” Others described quieter gestures. User @elrin00 recounted how her boyfriend sneaked a new hair dryer under her car seat after pretending to take a bathroom break. Despite driving an old car with faulty headlights, he always turned up for her, even bringing milk after a late shift when she had casually mentioned craving it. For @Cutbull22, love was in words. She said she always thought her brown eyes were plain until her boyfriend often told her, “Your eyes are so beautiful.” His sincerity, she said, made her blush every time. Similarly, @ZestyLebron recounted her partner’s thoughtfulness, such as tidying their hotel room unprompted while she was in the shower. “I see nobody but him as my future husband,” she wrote. Some found love through vulnerability. @United_Marzipan943, recovering from a toxic relationship, told her new boyfriend she was still in pieces. His reply stayed with her. “I will pick up your shreds and glue them one by one carefully. I will beautify your scars.” But not all stories were worthy of a romance novel. @Crafty_Car_1721 described a disastrous

A woman giving a bouquet of flowers to her boyfriend in conjunction with Boyfriend Day. – SYED AZAHAR SYED OSMAN/THESUN

Others highlighted effort as the truest expression of love. User @Woshiyaohui taught himself embroidery from YouTube tutorials just to craft a framed birthday gift for his then-girlfriend. “It wasn’t perfect,” he admitted. “But I tried my best.” From comic surprises under the bed to heartfelt compliments and handmade gifts, these stories show romance wears many faces – sometimes playful, sometimes tender, but always meaningful.

first date with a man who looked nothing like his photos, sulked after bumping a car, then blocked her afterwards. “He still owes me for the food,” she quipped. Even small mishaps could spark feelings of affection. @Mntt said she was once locked out of a cinema during a horror movie, only to see her boyfriend frantically searching for her. “It wasn’t a big deal, but the fact he noticed and came to rescue me felt like a movie moment,” she said.

Pupil dies after being found unconscious in school toilet SEREMBAN: A 10-year-old Year Four pupil was found unconscious in a school toilet in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan, on Wednesday before being rushed to a private medical centre, where he was later pronounced dead. boy had left his classroom at 12.10pm. He was later found unconscious within the school grounds. The victim was rushed to the medical centre by the school’s disciplinary teacher but was confirmed dead by the attending doctor,” he said in a statement. An autopsy will be conducted at the Rembau Hospital to determine the cause of death. He also urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information, Bernama reported. the ministry is committed to providing full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The public is also advised not to speculate and to respect the privacy of the pupil’s family at this time,” she said in a Facebook post.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry has left the matter to police for a transparent and thorough investigation. “This matter is currently under police investigation. I assure you that

She added that psychosocial and emotional support interventions have been activated to safeguard the wellbeing of pupils, teachers and the school community.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said a report was received at 1.19pm while the victim was undergoing treatment. “Based on initial information, the

Alzafny said the case has been classified under Section 507C of the Penal Code, which criminalises threatening and abusive behaviour.