Malaysia · Country watch
TH Executives Charged; Civil Servants App Ban
Former TH executives face fraud charges; civil servants restricted from using Waze due to security concerns.
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In this briefing Gobind Singh Deo · Waze · Malaysian civil service · Suyudi Ario Seto · Indonesian National Police · forest fires · Rozaida Omar · Johan Abdullah · Lembaga Tabung Haji
Regulation
Civil Servants Restricted from Using Waze App
Civil servants in Malaysia are now restricted from using the Waze app due to concerns over data security and legal jurisdiction, according to Malaysiakini. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo stated that the restriction is part of measures to safeguard sensitive information. While other navigation apps can be used, Waze is specifically banned.
Impact Public-sector employees must adapt to new navigation app restrictions, potentially affecting efficiency.
Sources: Malaysiakini ↗
Disruption
Haze from Indonesia Fires Affects Malaysia
Haze from forest fires in Indonesia, allegedly involving three foreign investment companies, is affecting Malaysia. According to Utusan Online, Indonesian National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto identified 11 companies suspected of involvement in the fires causing transboundary haze impacting Malaysia, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Impact Agricultural producers and public health services in Malaysia face challenges from the haze affecting air quality.
Sources: utusen Online ↗
Internal tension
Nothing significant reported today.
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Former TH Executives Charged with RM3.3 Billion Fraud
Two former top executives of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) have been charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with fraud related to the adjustment of investment property values amounting to RM3.3 billion. According to Kosmo! and Utusan Online, former CFO Datuk Rozaida Omar and former CEO Datuk Seri Johan Abdullah are accused of misleading the agency's board regarding the payment of hibah for the 2017 financial year. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Impact Lenders and investors in TH face increased scrutiny and potential reputational risks due to the fraud charges.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗, utusen Online ↗, myMetro ↗
Markets
Nothing significant reported today.
Trade
Nothing significant reported today.
Politics
Nothing significant reported today.
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- 27 individu dijangkiti bakteria salmonella selepas makan tiram mentah — Kosmo!
- Opposition MPs question Saifuddin's 'failure' to mediate issue involving Shuhaily — Malaysiakini
- 14 PATI dicekup menyelinap ikut sungai — Kosmo!
- Iran ancam serang pangkalan tentera AS — utusen Online
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- Police awaiting AGC instruction on N Sembilan MB's 'forced to sign' report — Malaysiakini
- Isu mafia korporat: Kenapa Rafizi lakukan serangan terpilih, perjuang integiriti atau mahu lemahkan PM? – NGO — utusen Online
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