Junaid Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya

Journalist at The Star (Malaysia)

I write news. However, some tweets are on my own.

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Students warned of fake course offers

1 day ago | thestar.com.my | Arfa Yunus |Junaid Ibrahim |Imran Hilmy

PETALING JAYA: SPM school leavers have been advised to be wary of unsolicited WhatsApp and SMS texts offering various courses and attractive incentives to be enrolled in some colleges and private institutions of higher learning. It is crucial to check the legitimacy of such “offers” before making any decision to enrol to avoid ending up in debt due to high fees and other costs imposed by the operators.
Social media platforms urged to join Content Forum to ensure accountability of content, says Fahmi

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: All social media platforms should be part of Content Forum to ensure accountability of their impacts on the society, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that social media providers should be responsible for the content shared on their platforms after raking in billions of ringgit in advertisements earnings. “We must make sure these platforms join Content Forum, so that they need to be aware of the impact they have on Malaysian society.
High Court to deliver verdict on Kopi case on Aug 13

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Terengganu High Court has thrown out an application to strike out an injunction brought by four activists against the Besut District Council and Terengganu state government. The court also set Aug 13 for the outcome of the matter. The lawyer representing the activists, Rajesh Nagarajan, said the High Court will determine whether the killing of Kopi is lawful or not.
Couple on a hit-and-scam spree

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR: Conmen are staging car crashes and demanding compensation from victims in a new scam. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said he had received complaints from at least 12 individuals, claiming that they became victims of extortion after getting involved in road mishaps. At the centre of the scam, he said, was a couple in their late 20s who would stage a car crash with the victims.
Small traders get data edge

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

Dashboard will help in delivery of aid to businesses, says statisticianPUTRAJAYA: An integrated dashboard of small traders and hawkers will empower industry players to make data-driven decisions, says chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. He said that with the volatility of the sector, the dashboard would help in streamlining the socioeconomic indicators of the country.
Stats Dept launches tool for small traders, hawkers to make data-driven decisions

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

PUTRAJAYA: Small traders and hawkers will be able to make data-driven decisions with a newly launched dashboard that tracks socio-economic indicators, says Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Uzir Mahidin. "With the collected data on hawkers and traders, we will be able to study the socio-economic situation more specifically," he said after launching the Putrajaya Hawkers and Small Traders Association (Penjaya) dashboard here on Monday (May 19).
SAM: Bio-detection tools vital to curb wildlife smuggling

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: Border authorities at the international gateways should be equipped with bio-detection technologies to curb wildlife smuggling attempts, says an environmental group. Sahabat Alam Malaysia president Meenakshi Raman said aside from using sniffer dogs at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) currently, the authorities should use devices that could detect heart beat or carbon dioxide.
Job contracts stamping rule could hurt SMEs

3 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: The requirement for all employment contracts to be stamped by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) could impose significant financial and administrative burden, especially on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), say industry players. They said companies with high staff turnover would also be affected. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said there has been an intensified audit since the Stamp Duty Audit Framework was introduced on Jan 1 this year.
10 fined for providing fake birth information

3 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR: Ten people, comprising nine men and a woman, were slapped with fines ranging from RM700 to RM2,000 after admitting to deceiving the authorities when applying for birth certificates and MyKad. The accused, aged between 55 and 69, were charged with providing false birth information on their adopted children yesterday.
Many seeking a headstart

3 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Junaid Ibrahim |Gerard Gimino

RON95 subsidy eligibility checks could go a long way, say motoristsPETALING JAYA: With the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation expected mid-year, Malaysians say there should be an avenue to check their eligibility beforehand. Writer John Seng, 34, said having a platform to check will help consumers plan their expenses better. “If we are not eligible for the subsidy, it would be good if we could find out earlier so that we can do the necessary budgeting of our finances.