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Pamela Ling

&nbsp;On the afternoon of 9 April 2025, Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh, a 42-year-old Sarawak-born businesswoman and mother, vanished under mysterious circumstances while travelling to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya. Her disappearance &mdash; abrupt, unexplained, and now entering its fourth week &mdash; has stunned the nation and triggered growing concern over the protection of witnesses and individuals involved in high-profile investigations.
Pamela was scheduled to give a statement that afternoon in relation to an ongoing probe involving money laundering and corruption. However, she never arrived. Despite police investigations, multiple witness interviews, and widespread media coverage, her whereabouts remain unknown. Her family alleges she may have been abducted just minutes from her destination.
A Routine Trip That Ended in Silence
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According to the timeline established by her family and legal team, Pamela departed from Jalan Cheras in Kuala Lumpur at approximately 1.29pm using a Grab e-hailing vehicle. She was headed to the MACC&rsquo;s offices in Precinct 7, Putrajaya, a trip expected to take about 30&ndash;40 minutes. At 1.52pm, her mobile phone&rsquo;s location was last detected along the Maju Expressway near Bandar Putra Permai &mdash; roughly 20 minutes from her destination.
At 1.57pm, Pamela sent what would be her final known message &mdash; a WhatsApp note to her lawyer stating she was on her way and estimated to arrive by 2.08pm. What happened in the next few minutes remains unclear.
By 2.30pm, her lawyer had become concerned when Pamela failed to arrive and could no longer be reached. Calls to her mobile phone went unanswered. WhatsApp messages remained undelivered. At 3.02pm, a missing persons report was filed at the Putrajaya police station. A second report followed the next day at the Seri Kembangan station.
Eyewitness Accounts and a Troubling Allegation
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The family&rsquo;s concerns escalated after receiving a startling account from the Grab driver who transported Pamela that day. The driver, who later filed his own police report, claimed that as he approached the vicinity of the MACC headquarters, his vehicle was intercepted by three separate cars. Two individuals &mdash; a man in a police vest and a woman in a police uniform &mdash; reportedly approached his vehicle, demanded the driver&rsquo;s MyKad (Malaysian identity card), and instructed Pamela to exit the vehicle and follow them.
The encounter reportedly occurred close enough to the MACC building that the Grab trip was automatically marked as completed. The implication was that Pamela had either arrived or was about to arrive at her scheduled appointment.
What happened next remains a mystery. Pamela has not been seen since. No official arrests have been made. No ransom demands have emerged. Her phone has remained inactive, and immigration checks confirm she has not left the country.
Under Investigation: MACC and Police Face Scrutiny
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Pamela Ling was due to provide a formal statement to the MACC regarding an ongoing financial investigation involving her and her estranged husband, Datuk Seri Thomas Hah Tiing Siu. Hah is the founder and executive chairman of the JoinLand Group &mdash; a sprawling Sarawak-based conglomerate with operations in agro-forestry, real estate, frozen food, and international trade.
Both Ling and Hah are subjects of the MACC probe, which is being conducted under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA). Pamela had previously given statements to the MACC, and had been blacklisted from overseas travel since January 2025.
She had relocated to a condominium in Sunway Velocity, Cheras, and was reportedly living alone while her children remained with family in Sarawak and Singapore. Her family describes her as a devoted mother, with no known enemies or mental health concerns.
The police have since classified the case under Section 365 of the Penal Code, which deals with abduction with intent to secretly and wrongfully confine a person. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years&rsquo; imprisonment and a fine. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed that 12 individuals &mdash; including Pamela&rsquo;s family, lawyer, and MACC officials &mdash; have been interviewed. However, no definitive leads have emerged, and authorities admit they remain baffled.
Family Devastated, Public Appeals for Information
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Pamela&rsquo;s family has made public appeals for assistance, sharing contact details for her father and brother in the hope that a witness or whistleblower might come forward. Her brother, Simon Ling Wan Siong, has called for anyone with dashcam footage from the MEX highway between 1.45pm and 2.15pm on the day of her disappearance to contact the police or family.
Simon described Pamela as &ldquo;a good sister and a loving mother who never failed to keep in touch with her children, especially during festive seasons.&rdquo; He said the family is struggling to cope with the sudden loss and the silence from the authorities.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s unlike her not to call. She&rsquo;s been through a lot &mdash; the divorce, the investigation &mdash; but she&rsquo;s strong. We just want to know she&rsquo;s safe,&rdquo; he said.
Legal Community Questions Official Response
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Human rights lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo, who now represents Pamela&rsquo;s family, has openly criticised the response of both the MACC and police. She raised critical questions regarding whether the MACC took sufficient precautions given the sensitive nature of the case.
&ldquo;If the MACC believed she held crucial information that could implicate others, they had a duty of care to protect her,&rdquo; Sangeet stated. &ldquo;The fact that she disappeared mere minutes before her scheduled statement suggests a high likelihood that someone was watching her movements &mdash; someone who wanted her silenced.&rdquo;
She also questioned why the MACC did not lodge its own missing persons report or issue a public statement promptly after her failure to appear. &ldquo;This silence is not just procedural neglect &mdash; it&rsquo;s a grave failure to safeguard a potential witness in a criminal investigation.&rdquo;
Sangeet added that despite the family&rsquo;s full cooperation, they have not received meaningful updates from the authorities. &ldquo;The investigation seems to be stagnating, and the public has a right to know why.&rdquo;
A Wider Pattern of Witness Vulnerability?
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Pamela Ling&rsquo;s disappearance raises broader concerns about the protection of individuals engaged in legal proceedings in Malaysia, particularly in high-profile corruption and financial crime cases. Civil society organisations and legal experts have warned that without strong safeguards and accountability, witnesses may be at risk of intimidation, coercion &mdash; or worse.
This is not the first time a person linked to a financial probe has disappeared under suspicious circumstances. While the details differ, Pamela&rsquo;s case has revived painful comparisons to past episodes where individuals have gone missing, died in custody, or recanted testimony under duress.
Public confidence in institutions like the MACC and Royal Malaysian Police depends not only on solving crimes but also on ensuring that citizens can engage with investigations without fear of retribution.
Silence and Speculation
The MACC has issued a brief statement confirming that Pamela was scheduled to give a statement on the day of her disappearance, but declined to comment further, citing that the matter is now under police jurisdiction. The agency urged the public not to speculate.
Yet speculation continues to mount, fuelled by the absence of any concrete developments. Social media users, legal observers, and politicians alike have called for transparency and urgency. Many question whether all surveillance footage from the area &mdash; including from the MACC building, traffic cameras, and nearby commercial premises &mdash; has been thoroughly reviewed.
In the absence of answers, a simple question lingers: How could a person vanish, in broad daylight, on a busy road near a government complex, without a trace?
Contact Details for Public Assistance
Pamela&rsquo;s family continues to plead for help. They believe someone &mdash; a driver, a commuter, a witness &mdash; may have seen something. Even the smallest clue could make a difference.
If you have any information, please contact:
<ul>
<li>Her father: +6012 8867 979</li>
<li>Her brother: +6012 8866 799</li>
</ul>
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; various cross-references for context.
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Nearly a month since her disappearance, no ransom demand has been received by either her family or the authorities.

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The Disappearance Of Datin Seri Pamela Ling: Vanishes En Route To MACC, Raising Alarming Questions

Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the hotly anticipated third season of its record-breaking Korean dystopian thriller Squid Game, confirming a global premiere date of 27 June 2025. Marketed as the final chapter in the main saga, Season 3 promises even higher stakes, emotional turmoil, and a reckoning that could bring the entire deadly enterprise crashing down &mdash; or see it evolve into something even more terrifying.
A Global Streaming Phenomenon Like No Other
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When Squid Game first premiered in September 2021, few could have predicted the cultural impact it would ignite. With its brutal depiction of a twisted competition where debt-ridden players fight &mdash; and die &mdash; for a life-changing cash prize, the series struck a nerve globally. Season 1 shattered records with 265.2 million views, becoming the most-watched Netflix series of all time.
The long-awaited Season 2, which dropped in December 2024, didn&rsquo;t just live up to expectations &mdash; it rewrote them. The sophomore outing pulled in 192.4 million views within its first few days, ranking second on Netflix&rsquo;s all-time list for non-English language series and reaffirming the franchise&rsquo;s dominance in the streaming era.
With both critical acclaim and a ravenous fanbase behind it, Netflix opted to film Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back, ensuring narrative continuity and production momentum. The decision has enabled the final season to arrive just six months after the previous one &mdash; a rare turnaround in the age of multi-year delays.
Gi-hun&rsquo;s Return: A Hero&rsquo;s Grief Turns to Vengeance
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Season 3 picks up immediately where Season 2 left off, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), also known as Player 456, choosing not to board a flight to the United States, instead turning back toward the source of his trauma. After the devastating death of his friend and ally Jung-bae (played by Lee Seo-hwan) &mdash; executed by the enigmatic Front Man for attempting to expose the organisation &mdash; Gi-hun resolves to bring down the game from the inside.
This season, Gi-hun is no longer a reluctant survivor. He returns as a man fuelled by loss, rage, and a sense of responsibility for the lives destroyed by the games. As series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teased, &ldquo;He&rsquo;s on a path of no return now. The question is not just whether he can survive, but whether he can live with what he must do.&rdquo;
According to early previews, viewers can expect a far darker, more psychological version of Gi-hun &mdash; a transformation that reflects the moral ambiguity of dismantling an institution from within.
Unveiling the Trailer: Mystery, Symbolism, and a New Game of Chance
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The teaser trailer, which premiered on 6 May, opens with a haunting visual callback: masked pink-suited guards solemnly carry a black coffin, wrapped in a pink ribbon, into the arena &mdash; a familiar symbol of the game&rsquo;s brutal &lsquo;elimination&rsquo; ritual. Players gather around in fearful silence, only to discover Gi-hun inside, unconscious.
As he awakens, the camera cuts to a towering gumball machine dispensing red and blue spheres &mdash; possibly signalling a new set of rules, alliances, or fates. One orb lands ominously at Gi-hun&rsquo;s feet. Just before the screen fades to black, the cry of a baby echoes, fuelling speculation among fans that a pregnant player may give birth mid-game &mdash; a chilling metaphor for innocence trapped in a world of cruelty.
The tone is immediately more visceral and urgent than previous seasons. While Squid Game has always leaned on childhood nostalgia as a thematic tool, the trailer suggests that innocence, birth, and moral choices will play a central role in this final season.
Who&rsquo;s Returning for Season 3?
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Several familiar faces are set to reprise their roles, continuing storylines that have captured fans worldwide:
<ul>
<li>Lee Byung-hun as the cold, calculating Front Man, whose own motivations and backstory have only begun to unravel.</li>
<li>Wi Ha-jun returns as detective Hwang Jun-ho, who miraculously survived his apparent death and is now closer than ever to exposing the game&rsquo;s organisers.</li>
<li>Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333), the unpredictable recruit with a dark intellect.</li>
<li>Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388), a man haunted by his past and increasingly unstable.</li>
<li>Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, and Jo Yu-ri return in their respective player roles.</li>
<li>Park Gyu-young is back as No-eul, the pink-suited guard whose conflicted morality hints at the possibility of rebellion within the ranks.</li>
</ul>
This diverse ensemble cast brings together new and old blood, promising complex alliances, betrayals, and unlikely friendships under the game&rsquo;s unforgiving pressure.
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Creator&rsquo;s Vision: Hwang Dong-hyuk&rsquo;s Story Comes Full Circle
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Series creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy for Season 1 and returned to direct all six episodes of the final season, described Season 3 as a &ldquo;mirror and magnifier&rdquo; of the real world&rsquo;s growing inequality. He has previously stated that while Season 1 represented individual desperation, and Season 2 focused on resistance, Season 3 is about systemic collapse &mdash; or the failure thereof.
&ldquo;There is no escape,&rdquo; Hwang recently said in a press event. &ldquo;Even when you think you&rsquo;ve broken the game, the game changes shape and finds a way to survive. That&rsquo;s what Gi-hun is up against.&rdquo;
Spin-Offs, Games, and a Cinematic Universe in the Making
Although Season 3 is being positioned as the end of the main story, Netflix is not letting go of the Squid Game franchise anytime soon. A mobile title, Squid Game: Unleashed, was released in 2024 and remains one of the top-downloaded strategy games on both Android and iOS platforms. Netflix has also confirmed it is developing a spin-off, rumoured to be helmed by Mindhunter director David Fincher, though details remain under wraps.
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A second season of the real-life competition series Squid Game: The Challenge is also in production, blending reality TV with game show mechanics to capitalise on the original series&rsquo; popularity.
With Stranger Things also concluding later in 2025, Netflix&rsquo;s shift toward Korean-led franchises underscores its global strategy &mdash; one that increasingly depends on high-concept, high-stakes storytelling beyond the English-speaking world.
The Endgame Begins
As the teaser draws to a close, Gi-hun stands in a sea of black coffins, the pink ribbons fluttering like taunts. His face is stoic. He reaches down, picks up the red ball from the gumball machine, and stares at it. The screen cuts to black. A single sentence appears: &ldquo;One last game.&rdquo;
With mounting tension, philosophical depth, and visual spectacle promised in every frame, Squid Game Season 3 is not merely the conclusion of a storyline &mdash; it&rsquo;s the climax of a cultural event that has defined a generation of streaming television.
Prepare to play. 27 June 2025. Only on Netflix.
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Mark your calendars – the final game begins on 27 June.

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‘Squid Game’ Season 3: Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer Ahead Of Explosive Finale

Malaysia&rsquo;s booming headscarf industry has long been a testament to the increasing demand for modest fashion, driven in part by celebrity-led brands. However, one of the country&rsquo;s major manufacturers is now facing financial hardship, claiming it is owed millions by a company linked to one of Malaysia&rsquo;s most recognisable stars&mdash;actress and entrepreneur Nur Fazura Sharifuddin.
According to legal documents and media interviews, Obor Holding Sdn Bhd&mdash;the owner of headscarf brand Feline Malaysia&mdash;is taking legal action against Fazura&rsquo;s company, alleging a debt of RM4.65 million stemming from unpaid supplies.
Legal Dispute Over Unpaid Hijab Orders
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In a statement elaborated by Kosmo Online, Obor Holding alleges that Fazura&rsquo;s company, Pink Fate Sdn Bhd, received headscarf stock worth over RM7.3 million since June 2022. Of that total, only RM2.68 million has been paid, leaving an outstanding sum of RM4,650,029.14.
Pink Fate is widely associated with the Tudung Fazura brand, a popular hijab line co-founded by the celebrity herself. The claim further alleges that payment collection became increasingly difficult from December 2023 onwards, despite repeated reminders and attempts to settle the issue amicably.
Fazura and Family Named as Defendants
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Besides Pink Fate Sdn Bhd, the statement names several other parties as defendants in the lawsuit. Fazfit Sdn Bhd&mdash;believed to be behind Fazura&rsquo;s skincare range&mdash;is listed as the second defendant, while Fazura&rsquo;s brother, Ahmad Faiz Sharifuddin, is the third, and Fazura herself the fourth.
Obor Holding claims that in mid-2024, five additional headscarf orders were placed, amounting to RM3.6 million, despite the company already being in arrears. These new orders were said to be part of the &ldquo;Merdeka Collection&rdquo;, a joint initiative with the Ministry of Education to commemorate Malaysia&rsquo;s 67th Independence Day. According to the claim, Faiz had assured the manufacturer that the orders were backed by government funding.
To bolster confidence, Faiz and Fazura reportedly referenced collaborations with well-established institutions such as Boh Plantations (BOH), Movenpick Hotel, and the National Cancer Institute (IKN), as proof of their financial capability and credibility. This reassurance allegedly led Obor Holding to continue fulfilling orders in good faith.
Cheque Bounce Deepens Financial Blow
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Despite the volume of goods supplied, Obor Holding claims it has yet to receive any further payments. The manufacturer also revealed that in September 2024, it was handed a cheque worth RM1 million, co-signed by both Fazura and her brother. However, the cheque was dishonoured, and the company received a formal notice from the bank indicating insufficient funds.
All transactions referenced in the lawsuit reportedly occurred while Fazura was still a director of Pink Fate. She later stepped down in January 2025, but her brother Faiz remains actively involved in the company&rsquo;s management. In response to the ongoing non-payment, Obor Holding has initiated proceedings to obtain a Judgment in Default, as no response was filed by the defendants within the required legal timeframe.
Founder Expresses Frustration Over &lsquo;False Promises&rsquo;
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In an interview, Obor Holding founder and managing director Lim Boon Hai&mdash;also known as Sam&mdash;shared his dismay over the ordeal. He described the company&rsquo;s attempts to contact Fazura&rsquo;s team as fruitless and expressed frustration at being led on with what he called &ldquo;empty promises&rdquo;.
&ldquo;We have tried every possible method to reach them,&rdquo; said Lim. &ldquo;Since late 2023, it&rsquo;s been nearly impossible to recover the payments. Our financial position has suffered significantly because of this.&rdquo;
Lim also lamented that despite Fazura&rsquo;s public persona as a reputable figure, her company has allegedly failed to honour basic commercial commitments. &ldquo;I never expected someone as influential and well-known as Fazura to leave us hanging like this. We&rsquo;re not asking for favours&mdash;just the payment for goods we&rsquo;ve delivered.&rdquo;
He added that while he remains open to settling the matter outside court, the lack of cooperation from the other side has left him with no alternative. &ldquo;This is not the path we wanted to take. But their refusal to engage has forced us into legal proceedings.&rdquo;
Manufacturer Warns Others: &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t Be Misled by Popularity&rsquo;
Lim expressed concern that other small or medium-sized businesses might fall into similar traps when dealing with celebrity-backed ventures. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be too easily swayed by fame or influence. We&rsquo;ve learnt a painful lesson,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t have gone public if our claims weren&rsquo;t legitimate. This is about fairness and survival.&rdquo;
He stressed that his company had operated in good faith, trusting in the reputation of Fazura and her associates. However, what started as a promising partnership has turned into a legal and financial nightmare for Obor Holding and its manufacturing subsidiary, Feline Malaysia.
Silence from Fazura&rsquo;s Camp
Attempts to obtain comments from Fazura, her brother, and her management team have so far gone unanswered. As the case proceeds in the High Court of Kuala Lumpur, it remains to be seen whether Fazura or any of the named defendants will offer a public rebuttal or propose a settlement to avoid further reputational damage and legal escalation.
Fazura isn&rsquo;t the only celebrity facing mounting debt. Late 2024 saw several public figures thrust into the spotlight&mdash;not for their talent, but for the stark contrast between their glamorous social media personas and troubling financial realities.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/4024/when-luxury-masks-debt-the-financial-scandals-of-malaysias-influencers">When Luxury Masks Debt: The Financial Scandals Of Malaysia&rsquo;s Influencers</a>
The bigger question now is: how do these high-profile individuals continue to live so publicly and freely, despite owing substantial sums to others?
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; various cross-references for context.
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Behind the glitz and glamour, yet another Malaysian celebrity faces serious financial allegations.

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Fazura’s Company Sued Over RM4.65 Million Debt To Headscarf Manufacturer

A BYD Atto 3 owner has taken to social media to recount a frightening experience that occurred during a family road trip on 1st May. What should have been a routine journey from Melaka to Penang ended in a potentially life-threatening ordeal on the Cheras-Kajang Expressway, after the electric vehicle (EV) suddenly engaged emergency braking and stalled in the fast lane without warning.
The incident has since raised pressing concerns over the reliability of EV systems, the responsiveness of after-sales service, and the adequacy of consumer protection in Malaysia&rsquo;s growing electric vehicle market.
Emergency Braking Without Warning Causes Near-Misses
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The owner, who was travelling with his wife and children, had made a brief detour to Kajang to attend a Hari Raya open house. While rejoining traffic on the expressway, the vehicle abruptly initiated an emergency stop. The driver stated that there was no prior indication of a malfunction &mdash; no audible warnings, dashboard alerts, or steering anomalies.
Once stopped, the vehicle became unresponsive. The dashboard displayed a &ldquo;Power System Failure&rdquo; message, and attempts to restart the car were unsuccessful. Trapped in the fast lane with moving traffic behind them, the family could only wait helplessly as oncoming vehicles swerved at high speeds to avoid a collision.
&ldquo;It could&rsquo;ve ended badly. Cars were coming fast, and some had to slam their brakes or swerve dangerously. I was stuck with my kids in the car &mdash; it was terrifying,&rdquo; the owner wrote in his Facebook post.
Swift Response from Authorities, But Towing Complicated by Locked Wheels
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Fortunately, the highway patrol team responded swiftly, arriving within ten minutes to secure the area and place cones around the stalled vehicle. However, the process of removing the car from the expressway proved far more difficult than anticipated.
An hour later, the insurance company&rsquo;s tow truck arrived, but technicians discovered that the car&rsquo;s wheels remained locked &mdash; even though it had been shifted into Neutral. This prevented conventional towing. As a workaround, the team resorted to using wheel dollies, which lift each tyre off the ground, allowing the vehicle to be rolled onto a flatbed tow truck.
Service Centre Closed Upon Arrival, No Support Offered
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The vehicle was transported to BYD&rsquo;s Glenmarie service centre, arriving at approximately 7pm &mdash; after regular working hours. With no staff available to receive the car or provide assistance, the family was left to make overnight arrangements on their own. The owner and his family stayed with relatives nearby, uncertain about the next steps.
The following morning, the situation did not improve. According to the owner, service centre personnel appeared unprepared to deal with the issue and offered little information beyond vague assurances. After repeated insistence that the matter be treated as a serious safety concern, technicians diagnosed the problem as a fault in the 12V battery &mdash; the smaller battery responsible for powering auxiliary systems.
The service team informed the owner that the 12V battery needed to be replaced, but the required component was not immediately available. Moreover, the service centre advised that further checks on the wheel-locking issue could only proceed after the battery was replaced.
He was also told that a courtesy car would not be provided as none were currently available, leaving him without transport for the foreseeable future.
Travel Plans Cancelled and Frustration Grows
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As a result of the breakdown and delays, the owner was forced to cancel his trip to Penang and return to Melaka. The incident had already caused significant distress to his family, and the lack of clarity or urgency from BYD&rsquo;s service centres in Melaka where he purchased the vehicle and the Glenmarie outlet, which is looking into the current issue at hand.
To make matters worse, the vehicle, although only 10 months old, had already surpassed 20,000km in mileage, which meant the 12V battery was no longer covered under warranty. According to BYD Malaysia&rsquo;s warranty policy, the lead-acid 12V battery is protected for 1 year or 20,000km, whichever comes first. The main high-voltage EV battery, which powers the electric motor, carries a longer 8-year or 160,000km warranty, subject to a minimum 70% State of Health (SOH) standard.
Previous Wall Box Complaint Remains Unresolved
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In his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nurafifah.abdulrahim/posts/pfbid0Kptpjy8nrG15zzhc6fxeztDdTvFeeZGMPCBvUhzdJ2oarrfWnNU6MykyK6pfvdhzl">Facebook post</a>, the owner also revealed that this was not the first issue he had encountered with BYD. Two months prior, he had lodged a complaint regarding a malfunctioning wall box charger &mdash; the home charging station provided by the brand.
Despite repeated follow-ups, he claims that no technician has been dispatched to inspect the unit, and the only response he continues to receive is that &ldquo;the matter has been reported to the supplier.&rdquo; To date, the issue remains unresolved.
The owner stressed that his post was not intended to disparage BYD, but to raise awareness among current and prospective EV owners about potential safety risks and customer service challenges. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not trying to shame anyone,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;But something like this could happen to anyone &mdash; and it could be deadly.&rdquo;
He also called for greater coordination between BYD dealerships and service centres, particularly when it comes to resolving critical faults and providing consistent support.
Company Reaches Out Following Public Post
Since the viral post, the owner has confirmed that BYD Sime Darby &mdash; the local distributor for the Chinese automaker &mdash; has contacted him and is working to resolve the issue. The nature of the power system failure and wheel-locking problem is still under investigation at the time of writing.
Popular EV, But Teething Problems Remain
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The BYD Atto 3 was launched in Malaysia in December 2022 and has quickly become one of the country&rsquo;s best-selling electric vehicles. According to Road Transport Department (JPJ) data, a total of 6,563 units have been registered as of March 2025.
While BYD is known for its aggressive pricing and well-equipped models, this incident has sparked debate over the long-term reliability of EVs and the readiness of local support infrastructure to meet increasing demand.
While electric vehicles continue to gain dominance in the automotive market, not all manufacturers are fully sold on an all-EV future. Concerns remain &mdash; ranging from environmental impact and charging infrastructure to driving experience. Some carmakers, such as Toyota, have even voiced reservations, stating that certain EVs lack the emotional engagement of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. As a result, several brands are choosing to focus on hybrids or continuing ICE development alongside electrification.
Although Malaysia is gradually improving its EV infrastructure, significant gaps persist &mdash; and these pose ongoing challenges for both established and emerging brands. In particular, questions are being raised about the long-term reliability and consistency of vehicles imported from China. While China has demonstrated remarkable capability in high-tech manufacturing, concerns about quality control still linger in the minds of some consumers. As the saying goes, &ldquo;Made in China&rdquo; can mean many things &mdash; and for now, a degree of caution may still be warranted.
What are your thoughts on purchasing an EV vehicle now? Let us know in the comments. 
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While BYD continues to investigate the issue, it raises an unsettling question — how many other vehicles might be at risk of suffering the same fate? 

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Terrifying Breakdown: BYD Atto 3 Abruptly Brakes On Expressway With Family On Board

Malaysia&rsquo;s real wages have deteriorated drastically over the past four decades, leaving today&rsquo;s workforce with significantly reduced purchasing power, former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim warned in a recent interview with Sinar Harian. He remarked that many Malaysian graduates are now trapped in low-income jobs despite the country&rsquo;s economic growth, and are increasingly unable to meet basic life milestones such as home or car ownership.
Recalling his own experience, Muhammad said he earned RM1,300 upon entering the job market in 1984. Today, a typical fresh graduate earns between RM2,000 and RM3,000 monthly&mdash;a marginal increase in nominal terms that doesn&rsquo;t reflect the sharp rise in living costs. When adjusted for inflation&mdash;assuming a conservative annual rate of 5%&mdash;today&rsquo;s graduates should be earning closer to RM7,000 to RM8,000 to match the purchasing power of their 1980s counterparts.
&ldquo;In real terms, salaries today are only a third of what they used to be,&rdquo; he said, adding that if current trends continue, today&rsquo;s young people may never enjoy the same quality of life his generation did.
The Rise of the Low-Income Graduate
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Quoting recent data from the Ministry of Higher Education, Muhammad pointed out that around 40% of university graduates today earn less than RM2,000 per month in their first job. He believes this is a clear indication that the country&rsquo;s education and economic systems are not aligned with the demands of a competitive, modern workforce.
&ldquo;Without major reforms in our education and economic frameworks, we are condemning our youth to a future dominated by low-skilled, low-paying jobs,&rdquo; he said. He warned that Malaysia continues to lag behind other nations that were once on par with or even behind Malaysia in the 1960s, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Japan&mdash;all of which now enjoy far higher standards of living due to sustained structural reform.
Foreign Labour Suppressing Wage Growth
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Muhammad also addressed the impact of Malaysia&rsquo;s heavy reliance on foreign labour, which has contributed to wage stagnation&mdash;particularly for the country&rsquo;s B40 income group. As of 31 December 2024, there were 16.78 million workers in the country, with 2.37 million or roughly 14% of them being foreign workers.
These foreign workers primarily fill 3D (dirty, dangerous, and difficult) jobs in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, food services, and domestic work. While these jobs are often shunned by locals, the influx of low-cost labour from countries like Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Nepal has created wage suppression for Malaysians in similar roles.
&ldquo;When employers can hire workers cheaply, they have no incentive to raise wages for locals. This affects our citizens directly, particularly those in the B40 segment,&rdquo; Muhammad explained.
A Growing Brain Drain: Nurses, Labourers, and the Search for Better Pay
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Malaysia is not only failing to retain its skilled workforce&mdash;it is also losing talent to neighbouring countries with better wages. Muhammad highlighted that many local nurses are now migrating to Singapore, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE, where they can earn two to four times more than they would at home.
For example, JobStreet data shows that a nurse in Malaysia earns between RM2,700 and RM3,400 a month, while in Singapore, the salary ranges from RM11,000 to RM13,000. Even Saudi Arabia offers nearly RM7,000 per month.
Beyond white-collar professionals, Muhammad noted an increase in Malaysians crossing into Singapore to perform menial work. &ldquo;This isn&rsquo;t just brain drain&mdash;it&rsquo;s now even low-skilled drain,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;If we don&rsquo;t address this soon, Malaysia may one day become a labour-exporting country, with our children working as maids or labourers abroad.&rdquo;
Income Reclassification Misses the Bigger Picture
In response to the government&rsquo;s recent proposal to update income classifications&mdash;changing the B40, M40, and T20 system to B20, M50, and T30 based on consumption data&mdash;Muhammad said the new categorisation risks masking the real challenges of wage stagnation and cost-of-living pressures.
He argued that income-based benchmarks remain critical, as consumption patterns can be misleading, particularly when driven by debt or necessity. &ldquo;If you use the older income definitions, the B40 group probably now encompasses 60% of the population, not just 40%, due to post-COVID economic strain, low savings, and wage stagnation.&rdquo;
GDP Growth Is Not the Only Measure of Progress
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Muhammad also criticised the nation&rsquo;s obsession with GDP growth as a benchmark for success. &ldquo;GDP doesn&rsquo;t put food on the table,&rdquo; he said bluntly. &ldquo;Real progress should be measured through employment quality, wage growth, and job structure&mdash;not aggregate output.&rdquo;
He noted that at international forums such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussions in developed countries have shifted from GDP to employment outcomes. &ldquo;The real question they ask is: what kinds of jobs are being created? That&rsquo;s where Malaysia needs to start focusing,&rdquo; he added.
Urgent Reforms Needed to Avoid Long-Term Decline
Despite the grim outlook, Muhammad said Malaysia still has time to reverse course. He pointed to the remarkable growth trajectories of East Asian economies that once had lower per capita incomes than Malaysia but have since surged ahead through long-term reform in education, technology, and governance.
&ldquo;We cannot continue benchmarking ourselves against regional peers who are also struggling. We must aim higher,&rdquo; he said.
He concluded with a warning: &ldquo;Without a bold and decisive push for structural change, we risk raising a generation that is poorer than the last, unable to afford homes, education, or healthcare, and forced to look overseas for dignity and opportunity.&rdquo;
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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Adjusted for inflation, graduate salaries today should be at least RM7,000 to RM8,000. 

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Former BNM Governor: Malaysian Real Wages Have Dropped Threefold Since The 1980s

A heart-wrenching video of a young man with a learning disability alleging that he was bullied at a GiatMARA training centre in Melaka has reignited public concerns about student safety, particularly for those with special needs.
The clip, uploaded to TikTok by user @masdo21, shows the young man &mdash; a trainee at GiatMARA Durian Tunggal &mdash; sharing his experience during what appeared to be a casual conversation at a badminton court. In the emotional video, the victim claimed that he was subjected to multiple bullying incidents by fellow trainees, prompting widespread outrage on social media.
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The allegations include being struck by a thrown object while resting and having his motorcycle physically lifted and locked in a cage by a group of peers. The video includes short footage of the victim lying down and reacting as a white item is hurled at him.
&ldquo;I was shocked to find out what he&rsquo;d been through,&rdquo; said Masdo in the clip. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s beyond unacceptable. When the person being bullied is someone with disabilities, I consider the bullies absolute cowards.&rdquo;
He further called for immediate institutional action and warned that if GiatMARA failed to act, he would escalate the matter himself.
MARA Chairman Promises Stern Action
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In response to the public uproar, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki released a statement confirming that an internal investigation would be reopened.
He said that all individuals involved in the alleged bullying &mdash; including the victim &mdash; would be summoned by GiatMARA Alor Gajah&rsquo;s management to provide statements and cooperate with the inquiry. Dr Asyraf said he had directed the agency&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Hamdi Ibrahim, to take immediate and comprehensive action.
&ldquo;Preliminary information suggests the incident may have stemmed from a case of rough joking among trainees during their earlier training sessions at GiatMARA Alor Gajah,&rdquo; he said in a Facebook post. &ldquo;However, MARA takes all allegations of bullying seriously, regardless of intent. There will be no compromise.&rdquo;
The trainees involved are reportedly now undertaking industrial training in welding technology and metal fabrication.
&ldquo;Zero Tolerance&rdquo; Policy on Bullying Across All MARA Institutions
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Dr Asyraf reiterated that MARA maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying in all its institutions. He stressed that this applies not just to physical harm, but also to verbal abuse, harassment, and psychological intimidation.
&ldquo;MARA does not and will not condone bullying in any form. Any form of misconduct, especially targeting persons with disabilities, will be met with the strictest disciplinary measures,&rdquo; he stated.
The chairman further outlined that this policy applies to all of MARA&rsquo;s educational and training institutions, including but not limited to the Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM), GiatMARA centres, MARA Skills Institutes, MARA Colleges, Professional Colleges (KPM), Higher Skills Colleges (KKTM), MARA Poly-Tech Colleges (KPTM), as well as higher education institutions like the MARA Japan Industrial Institute (MJII), German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL).
He said the leadership across MARA&rsquo;s entire network of institutions understood his stance and were under strict instructions to act swiftly if bullying is confirmed.
The Case Was Previously Investigated in February, Say Exco
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While the video has recently gone viral and reignited national attention, Melaka authorities have clarified that the incident was not new and had in fact taken place in February 2024.
According to Melaka State Executive Councillor for Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs, Datuk Rahmad Mariman, the case had already been handled by MARA earlier this year. All parties involved were summoned for questioning and disciplinary action was taken.
&ldquo;MARA took immediate steps once they were informed of the incident back in February. All students involved were called in, statements were recorded, and those responsible apologised directly to the victim,&rdquo; Rahmad said. &ldquo;The student wasn&rsquo;t injured, and he has since resumed his training without interruption.&rdquo;
He added that while the viral video has revived public interest, the case had been closed months ago following internal resolution.
Institutional Accountability and Public Pressure Remain High
Although the case was technically resolved earlier this year, its resurgence online has placed renewed pressure on MARA to demonstrate transparency and enforce its anti-bullying policies consistently. The emotional nature of the video, along with the vulnerable status of the victim, has intensified public scrutiny.
The management of GiatMARA has pledged to cooperate fully with the follow-up probe to ensure public confidence is restored and that no similar incidents occur in the future. Authorities hope the renewed investigation will reinforce institutional accountability while serving as a firm warning against bullying within Malaysia&rsquo;s vocational and educational training ecosystem.
A Reminder That Past Incidents Can Still Leave a Lingering Impact
The viral incident may have occurred months ago, but it highlights how bullying &mdash; particularly when it involves persons with disabilities &mdash; leaves a long shadow. While MARA officials assert the case has been resolved and the trainee is continuing his training, public reaction underscores how important transparency, swift response, and preventative measures are in maintaining a safe and inclusive educational environment.
As Malaysia continues to build a skilled workforce through institutions like GiatMARA, ensuring the dignity and safety of all trainees &mdash; especially those with special needs &mdash; must remain a top priority.
What are your thoughts on the incident? Let us know in the comments. 
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Although the incident occurred months ago, bullying a student with disabilities should never be taken lightly.

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MARA Orders Full Probe Into Alleged Bullying of Disabled Student At GiatMARA Melaka

The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a formal termination notice to ride-hailing platform inDrive, signalling the potential end of the company&rsquo;s operations in Malaysia. The notice, dated 24 April 2025, gives the company three months to either resolve the situation or return its Intermediation Business Licence (IBL) by 24 July 2025.
APAD cited non-compliance with conditions outlined under the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) and regulatory requirements introduced in 2019. These include failing to ensure that its drivers possess valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (eVP) licences&mdash;documents that are legally mandatory for all e-hailing drivers in Malaysia.
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In its official statement to media, APAD reiterated that the government takes any breach of IBL conditions seriously and is prepared to enforce strict action, including revocation, against operators that fail to comply. It stressed that all e-hailing licence holders must maintain satisfactory service standards and adhere to current laws at all times.
Safety and Documentation Failures Behind Regulatory Action
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While inDrive continues to operate for now, sources say that the company had been issued multiple show-cause letters over a prolonged period prior to the termination notice. Authorities became increasingly concerned over the platform&rsquo;s failure to vet its drivers appropriately. Many were reportedly operating without valid PSV or eVP licences, raising serious questions about passenger safety.
The situation escalated due to a rise in safety-related incidents involving inDrive drivers, which further undermined public trust in the platform. APAD&rsquo;s decision also reflects wider efforts by Malaysian authorities to tighten oversight over e-hailing services and curb unauthorised operations.
This enforcement action bears striking resemblance to the case of Maxim, another Russian-founded ride-hailing firm that was expelled from the Malaysian market in 2023. At the time, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) discovered that out of 5,000 vehicles listed under Maxim, only 8% were properly licensed. That led to a full revocation of Maxim&rsquo;s licence and a ban on its services in the country.
inDrive Responds: &lsquo;We&rsquo;re Engaging with Authorities&rsquo;
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In response to the latest development, inDrive has confirmed it is in active dialogue with APAD and other relevant regulatory bodies. In a statement issued, the company stressed its commitment to Malaysian users and said it was proactively seeking clarity on the reasons behind the licence revocation notice.
&ldquo;We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and accessible mobility solutions to the tens of thousands of people across Malaysia who rely on our platform every day,&rdquo; the company said. &ldquo;As a global mobility and urban services platform, inDrive operates with the highest regard for local laws, regulations, and the communities we serve.&rdquo;
The company also reassured its driver-partners and passengers that its services would continue uninterrupted while discussions with authorities were ongoing. inDrive Malaysia sent a message to its drivers stating it was &ldquo;currently in communication with the relevant regulatory authorities to seek further clarification regarding a recent development involving our operations.&rdquo;
It further promised to issue public updates once greater clarity has been achieved. In the meantime, drivers have been encouraged to continue offering services as usual, although their compliance with local licensing laws remains under scrutiny.
A Rocky Regulatory History in Malaysia
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This isn&rsquo;t the first time inDrive has clashed with Malaysian transport regulators. In September 2023, the company was fined RM10,000 after pleading guilty to operating without the proper authorisation following a raid by JPJ. Although inDrive quickly settled the fine and made efforts to re-engage with APAD, that previous violation has clearly factored into the latest decision.
Despite these challenges, the company has shown no signs of slowing down. inDrive had previously announced plans to grow its Malaysian driver base to over 40,000 by the end of 2025, following rapid expansion in key urban centres like Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, and Johor Bahru since its entry in late 2021.
What sets inDrive apart from major competitors like Grab is its unique pricing model&mdash;users can negotiate fares directly with drivers, a concept inspired by traditional marketplace bargaining. This &ldquo;name-your-price&rdquo; approach has attracted budget-conscious riders and drivers seeking greater control over their earnings.
What Happens Next? Appeal Process and Ministry Review
While APAD&rsquo;s notice is a serious blow, inDrive still has the opportunity to appeal. The company may submit a formal appeal through APAD, which will then forward the matter to the Ministry of Transport for further consideration. The final decision on whether inDrive will be allowed to continue operating in Malaysia lies with the ministry.
APAD&rsquo;s statement made it clear that enforcement action is a last resort, but one that will be taken without hesitation if necessary. The agency urged all existing e-hailing operators to prioritise service quality and passenger safety, stressing that non-compliance would no longer be tolerated in an increasingly regulated digital mobility environment.
The Bigger Picture: A Tighter Grip on E-Hailing
This case is part of a broader regulatory tightening across Malaysia&rsquo;s transport sector, particularly in the e-hailing space. With the rise of app-based services, the government is now under pressure to ensure that public safety, driver qualifications, and operational transparency are not compromised for the sake of rapid expansion or price competition.
For inDrive, the next few weeks will be critical. The company must either convince authorities of its willingness and ability to comply&mdash;or prepare to exit one of Southeast Asia&rsquo;s most promising mobility markets.
For passengers who&rsquo;ve grown accustomed to its affordable, flexible rides, the uncertainty may be cause for concern. And for Malaysia&rsquo;s e-hailing industry, this serves as a clear reminder: regulatory compliance is no longer optional&mdash;it&rsquo;s the price of entry.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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APAD has issued a three-month notice to inDrive, but the company may still appeal through the Transport Ministry.

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