Nur Amirah Tan

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Food + Adventure

Malaysia

TikTok

Nippon Sushi

Racism Video

CEO Batu

Social media is indeed a great platform for marketing purposes. Thus, making tons of videos and posters would definitely help in advertising products and services.
&nbsp;Another way to boost the audience engagements is by including current trends in the creative production and also by making collaboration with the influencers.
&nbsp;Just like what Nippon Sushi did recently&hellip;
<img src="https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/16/45/4e/ef/the-shop-s-banner-simple.jpg" alt="NIPPON SUSHI, Bandar Baru Bangi - No.8-G-1 Jalan Medan PB2A Seksyen 9 - Restaurant Reviews, Photos &amp; Phone Number - Tripadvisor" />
Nippon Sushi is a locally-owned sushi outlet that is currently growing. With good reviews and contactless food distribution, there are more than 11 outlets in Malaysia at the moment.
Their newest outlet was launched last month in Penang and of course they wanted to promote it through social media.
In the means of trying to extend their promotion to the TikTok audiences, they made a promotional video featuring a TikTok influencer, CEO Batu.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1659685455/unsigned/jptcowulce7frgcgjv03.png" />
But the problem was, the content.
So, the video started off by the influencer replying to a Japanese comment with some random Japanese brand and walking towards the cashier to show respect.
He then looked around and spotted a couple of friend were eating, CEO Batu then asked them if the food was tasty or not, and they answered with &ldquo;oiishii&rdquo;.
But the problem surfaced the moment he is shown trying the sushi himself, here, his eyes were taped to make it look more slanted than before.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1659685538/unsigned/ictirnjrqqkaqckmcvpz.gif" />
&nbsp;There were mixed opinions on this. Some laugh:
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And some questioned the need to go that far in promoting food:
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1659685815/unsigned/mempujhibkprhum1uxsq.png" />
One other famous TikTok influencer has also came up and commented on this issue:
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Taulah dia ada banyak followers but I don't think this is the right way to promote your food. Takyah guna cheap gimmick. Korang jual makanan Jepun, so hormatlah sikit culture dia, perlu ke sampai buat slant eyes dalam video?
&mdash; Ceddy (@CeddyOrNot) <a href="https://twitter.com/CeddyOrNot/status/1553970580525035520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
Nippon Sushi finally apologizes through their social media:
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Nippon Sushi ambil maklum secara serius pada setiap komen yang diberikan oleh warganet dan pelanggan setia kami dan akan memperbaiki segala kelemahan. Segala maklum balas yang diberikan oleh anda amat kami hargai untuk penambahbaikan pada masa hadapan. <a href="https://t.co/knqq0Qgx0g">pic.twitter.com/knqq0Qgx0g</a>
&mdash; Nippon Sushi Malaysia (@nipponsushi_my) <a href="https://twitter.com/nipponsushi_my/status/1554335177899675648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
Here they explained that:
&ldquo;Social media is our main medium of promotion,&rdquo;
&ldquo;The excitement of making the first promotional attempt on TikTok has resulted on the negligence of the brought up issue&rdquo;,
&ldquo;We are aware of the comments made on the video regarding the issue of racism&rdquo;,
&ldquo;We will take full responsibility for the shortcomings from our side. We are not intended to make fun of any religion nor culture in the process of producing the video. &rdquo;,
&ldquo;Once again, are we sorry on behalf of Nippon Sushi management. We hope all of you will keep giving Nippon Sushi your support.&rdquo;
So yeah, they did apologize for the video.
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As of now, the video was taken down from all of the Nippon Sushi social media accounts but not on CEO Batu TikTok account.
In the means of not supporting the act of racism, the post will not be included here.
Racism has been an issue in the community since forever, especially in a place where it&rsquo;s deemed to be welcoming for everybody. So, this issue is quite sensitive here and should not be taken lightly.
Once again, every little thing we convey needs to be constantly checked so that it does not offend anyone. Let&rsquo;s make this place free from all this racism. We can do it! Malaysia Boleh!
Dear Malaysian youth, what do you think about this issue? Share your thoughts in the comment section down below!
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, A+M &amp; various cross references for context.
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The collaboration video with a TikTok influencer, 'CEO Batu' caused a stir in the internet.

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Nippon Sushi Apologises Over Racially Insensitive TikTok Promo Featuring ‘CEO Batu’

Let&rsquo;s be real here, many of us Malaysians frequently shop online and if you were to check your own Shopee basket, you&rsquo;ll definitely have stuff that you have not checked-out yet, am I right?
<img src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/9rhNJScGSlneHpLtnz/giphy.gif?cid=790b76117df12e78855b845abfcf61963ab7c55d704e5ff6&amp;rid=giphy.gif&amp;ct=g" alt="Raise Hand GIF by Nick Jonas" />
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But when it comes to shopping especially if it&rsquo;s for luxury goods online, we must always ensure that the we are purchasing the goods from a trustworthy seller and prevent ourselves from falling victim to scams operation.
For those who&rsquo;ve been following social media, you may of came across the story of a couple in Singapore who&rsquo;ve built a lavish lifestyle by scamming others.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660291660/unsigned/icwbrrg0y5ki80kwrnqu.webp" />
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Meet 26-year-old Singaporean man Pi Jiapeng and his 27-year-old Thai national wife, Siriwipa Pansuk. His wife had founded a company which allegedly helps buyers from Singapore to procure luxury goods such as clothing items, handbags, jewellery, and watches. The two had also met on Tinder before marrying and going into business together.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660291671/unsigned/wc0m6fcd9prbwq7zhb4t.jpg" />
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The two had took clients out for expensive meals and invited them to a well decorated landed-home along Holland Road as well. The couple had built a reputation for this business called &ldquo;Tradenation and Tradeluxury&rdquo; as they engage in procurement of luxury goods. The main reason why their business went well was due to social media influencers bolstering reviews about their physical stores as well as their e-commerce platform via Carousell.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660291689/unsigned/kn8ptzpgzkhprcfpabbi.png" />
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However, many had started suspecting the two when they would repeatedly made excuses as they could not fulfil orders after customers paid them. Multiple reports were made against the company with one customer allegedly losing out SGD $180,000 (~RM583,721.69).
Pi had bene arrested by the police and had his passport impounded, but was later released on bail. Meanwhile, Siriwipa had surrendered her passport and was cooperative with the investigation at the time before both of them had became unreachable.
Escaping Singapore to Malaysia
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As police investigate their case, the two had allegedly escaped Singapore by hiding in a Malaysian-registered lorry. The 40-year-old driver had been detailed for abetting the duo as well as a 38-year-old man who colluded with them. Red notices were given to them by Interpol which are usually issued if fugitives are wanted for prosecution or to severe sentence.
On August 11, the two were officially arrested by Malaysian authorities after Singaporean police had received a tip-off from the Royal Thai Police as they were said to be staying in a hotel in Johor Bahru. The two were later handed over to Singaporean law-enforcement officers at the Woodlands Checkpoint.
The two will be charged of criminal conspiracy to commit cheating and illegal departure and is expected to be charged today. The two had scammed an estimated amount of SGD $32 Million (~RM103 Million) in in unfulfilled orders as there is a total of 180 reports made against them.
This is a lesson for all as we should always be careful when purchasing goods online as well as not to scam people for a living or else, you&rsquo;ll end up like these two. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, The Straits Time, Mothership, CNA &amp; various cross references for context.
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The two had scammed Singaporeans a total of RM103 million and have 180 police reports on them.

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Wanted Scammer Couple From SG Arrested In Johor

Last month, many Marvel fans had felt disappointed over the fact that Thor: Love and Thunder was delayed and announced that it won&rsquo;t be playing on the big screens in our local cinemas.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1488/disney-announces-that-thor-love-and-thunder-wont-be-screening-in-malaysia">Disney Announces That 'Thor: Love And Thunder' Won&rsquo;t Be Screening In Malaysia</a>
But the main question lingered, why was it not screened?
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Thor: Love and Takde. Officially. ⚡️💔 <a href="https://t.co/4iMZbOcs7j">pic.twitter.com/4iMZbOcs7j</a>
&mdash; GSC #PengabdiSetan2 (@GSCinemas) <a href="https://twitter.com/GSCinemas/status/1552495183035387905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Well, it seems like Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin has finally confirmed that the movie was banned due to LGBT elements.
The revelation was revealed during a Q&amp;A session in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWw3-eaHyy4&amp;t=3528s">Dewan Negara</a> on 10 of August.
PAS Senator Datuk Ahmad Yahya had questioned if the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) will be looking towards enhancing the law to prevent the number of movies that promote ideologies that are not in line with the religions and cultures of the country.
Additionally, he also lauded KKMM for its firmness on banning movies such as Walt Disney&rsquo;s Lightyear recently.
<img src="https://c.tenor.com/gcGnkke2M5IAAAAC/lightyear-buzz-lightyear.gif" />
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"Lately, there was a movie that failed to pass our censorship (board), and&nbsp;that was the latest&nbsp;Thor movie," he said.
"(It was banned) because it mentioned LGBT but we see right now there are many films with LGBT elements that slip past the censorship."
More films including LGBT elements
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660283775/unsigned/auiwdkyqdam2edabcagw.png" />
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As there are more films coming out, identifying these elements are becoming more subtle.
He references the historic film of Alexander the Great which he had watched when he was younger. In the film, Alexander and his confidant had come back from somewhere with tired faces, implying that the duo had &ldquo;done something&rdquo;
"That's how they promote LGBT," he said, adding, "Now there are many films on television, that passed (censorship), are full of LGBT elements. So, if there are those that slipped past censorship,&nbsp;we ask the community to help us,&rdquo; he said.
Ministry taking further action towards those who promote LGBT culture
Now with social media being the most influential tool out there, the ministry will be looking out for individuals who promote the culture in Malaysia.
One prime example of who they attempted to take action towards was Nur Sajat who had fled the country and obtained citizenship elsewhere.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/admin/youth-issues/Australia%20Grants%20'Reborn'%20Sajat%20'Her'%20Gender%20Status">Australia Grants 'Reborn' Sajat 'Her' Gender Status</a>
"They are number one in promoting (LGBT). But we can't capture them. So, with a joint effort of the religious departments and the government, we will prevent LGBT culture from spreading."
Malaysia has a law which promote racial and religious tolerance but will not show tolerance towards male or female homosexuality. According to the federal penal code, those found guilty will face a prison sentence of up to 20 years and mandatory whipping.
How much control can the Malaysian government take over films?
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660283801/unsigned/j9ziiltkpeaavpvnvyws.webp" />
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As much as they would like total control, the government can&rsquo;t do much and can&rsquo;t control companies with online streaming and over-the-top (OTT) platforms as they are based abroad. One example is Netflix, although they have a Malaysian office, their main HQ is based abroad.
According to Zahidi, the provisions in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 do not include censorship of such content. It is also spelled out under Section 3(3) he said.
OTT services such as Netflix are not like public broadcast services or private institutions in the country therefore, they don&rsquo;t need to answer to existing laws involving licencing and censorship in the country.
To end it off, Zahidi urges all Malaysians to practice self-control and use their own judgement before viewing such content.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Parliament Malaysia, Variety &amp; various cross references for context.
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During the Dewan Negara, the Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister gave the official reason behind why Thor: Love and Thunder was banned in Malaysia.

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Government To Take Strict Action Towards LGBT Community And Films In Malaysia

Last time, our Transport Minister publicly announced the proposal of <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1540/government-to-lower-the-age-limit-for-vocational-license-to-18-causes-rage">lowering the age limit for vocational license to 18</a>, and deemed that it is to encourage young people into the gig economy.
Consequently, a lot of people have questioned the practicality of the bill itself. In their eyes, the bill was full of flaws and will ultimately chase away the youngsters; which is the contrary of the initial aim of the bill claimed by the government.
2 days after the bill introduction, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong made a press conference to correct his previous statements.
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He clarifies that delivery riders will NOT be needing the GDL to operate nor do they have to undergone the Puspakom inspection:
&ldquo;Yesterday, I watched a few videos that alleged we are forcing all p-hailing riders to take the GDL test, and some are also saying they will need a Puspakom inspection [for their vehicles]. I feel that that&rsquo;s not right.
He said, &rdquo;the amendments we are making to Act 333 of the Road Transport Act are only meant to regulate the p-hailing industry and [determine] how we are going to register those who are involved in this industry as p-hailing riders.&rdquo;
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660286216/unsigned/aje1kntmyiqzuvdhqwxp.gif" width="297" height="261" />
Relatively, a new type of vocational license is what they initially aimed to launch for the delivery riders.
&ldquo;I promise you this is absolutely not the same as a GDL, which is meant for four-wheeled vehicles and requires drivers to take a special course and undergo a stringent process to obtain it. That is not the case,&rdquo; Wee insisted.
The Ministry wants to officially register the delivery riders with this new system. For now, since the license is in the early stage, it will function as a form of recognition of the delivery riders.
As for the price, it will cost &ldquo;only a few ringgit, not even RM10&rdquo;, &ldquo;subject to discussion with all stakeholders,&rdquo; said the Transport Minister.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660286360/unsigned/x1v1jx7xgqbsxniyhm9k.gif" />
Additionally, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong promised to provide a one-year moratorium to encourage the riders to request the license themselves.
Moratorium: a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of the payment.
Hmm&hellip; maybe it&rsquo;s not a bad proposal&hellip;
But still, the license requires riders to attend an introductory course.
<img src="https://wheelstrainingcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/motorcycle-course.jpg" alt="Driving &amp; Motorcycle School Calgary | Wheels Training Centre" />
Instead of sitting for a full test, the riders will need to attend an approximate of 3 hours course to obtain the license.
This is done based on the concern of the report by Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) shared by the Transport Minister:
&ldquo;62% of delivery riders stopped in yellow boxes and pedestrian walkways. Another 14% used handphones while riding, while 7% of them ran red lights and made illegal U-turn; 3% of them rode against traffic flow.&rdquo;
For your information, this study was done using the &ldquo;Integrated Transport Information System (ITIS) to monitor the riding behavior of 16,038 riders on 11 roads in Kuala Lumpur.&rdquo;
All in all, &ldquo;we&rsquo;re creating this license to tell these riders nicely: do your jobs carefully,&rdquo; said Wee Ka Siong.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660286774/unsigned/liduewbdawx5icxlqz02.gif" />
Well, all cleared now. It is definitely better from the news we heard earlier this week. Plus, it is done for a better cause. Do you agree? Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Soya Cincau &amp; various cross references for context.
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Wee Ka Siong clarifies his means regarding the usage of the ‘vocational license’.

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Correction: P-Hailing Riders CAN Operate Without GDL

Hana, dul, set! Find your TREASURE!
Good news for all the Malaysian TREASURE MAKERS out there! TREASURE is collaborating with Korean convenience store emart24, and soon you can all begin the TREASURE hunts of your lives.
The campaign kicked off in South Korea in February 2022, and it is being launched locally to celebrate the first anniversary of the emart24&rsquo;s opening in Malaysia. Woohoo!
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The TREASURE X emart24 is the K-Pop boyband&rsquo;s first-ever collaboration with a Korean convenience store in Malaysia, and there is a variety of snacks and drinks that will suit their fans, the TREASURE MAKERS.
These exclusive TREASURE-branded products are available in local emart24 stores nationwide, from 7 August 2022 until June 2023.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660282067/unsigned/pmbmhyp8beooegswl5lf.jpg" alt="" width="690" height="460" />
&lsquo;Malaysia was emart24&rsquo;s first foray outside South Korea and we have opened more than 20 stores throughout the Klang Valley in our first year. We plan to have at least 40 stores by the end of 2022, and 300 stores over the next five years,&rdquo; said Vuitton Pang, Chief Executive Officer of the emart24 Malaysia franchise. &nbsp;
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&ldquo;emart24 is the fastest-growing convenience store in South Korea and we hope to replicate that success here. We are grateful to our principal and customers for their support over the past year and look forward to bringing the emart24 experience to more communities soon,&rdquo; he added.
While the fresh food will be produced locally under strict quality control, emart24 will also be selling TREASURE x emart24 snacks and pouch drinks especially imported for the campaign.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660281337/unsigned/ixqark2q22dhhl7smoy5.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="377" />
The release dates for the first wave of TREASURE x emart24 products are:
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<li>7 August 2022 (Week 1)&ndash;TREASURE Coffee&ndash;Hot Latte and Hot Americano(with cr&egrave;me brulee flavour)</li>
<li>13 August 2022 (Week 2)&ndash;TREASURE Cupbap&ndash;TREASURE Chicken Mayo and TREASURE Japanese Curry Chicken</li>
<li>20 August 2022 (Week 3)&ndash;TREASURE Cupdak&ndash;TREASURE Cheezy Korean Fried Chicken</li>
<li>27 August 2022 (Week 4)&ndash;TREASURE Samgak Gimbap&ndash;TREASURE Chicken &amp; Tuna Mayo and TREASURE Jeonju Bibim Beef</li>
<li>3 September 2022 (Week 5)&ndash;TREASURE Pouch Drinks&ndash;TREASURE Americano Black Coffee and Americano Hazelnut Coffee&nbsp;</li>
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The food options in Malaysia&rsquo;s emart24 stores range from ready-to-eat snacks such as gimbap (seaweed-wrapped rice rolls )to fast food hot dishes such as cupbap (rice in a paper cup with a variety of toppings), cupdak and cupmyeon (ramyun in a cup).The store&rsquo;s cold offerings includes now bingsu (shaved ice) desserts, Cake-in-Cup, and soft serves.
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At outlets with a Reserve Caf&eacute;, customers can expect bakery items such as buns, pastries and other desserts. emart24also serves a variety of drinks, including the recently launched Cold Brew Coffee which is steeped for 20 hours, and Cold Brew Tea, which is steeped for 12 hours.
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But hold on- we are not only celebrating emart24&rsquo;s anniversary this August.
Debuting on August 7th, 2020, this month also marks the young YG Entertainment boy group&rsquo;s 2nd Year Anniversary. Congratulations!
TREASURE made its debut in 2020 with THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER ONE, the group&rsquo;s first short single album hitting No. 1 on the South Korean record charts. They then released THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER TWO followed by the chart-topping THE FIRSTSTEP:CHAPTER THREE. Their full-length album THE FIRST STEP: TREASURE EFFECT in 2021 also soared to the top of the charts and their latest album, THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE in February 2022 is their fourth album to debut at No. 1.
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Here's their most recent song, released this year.
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Are you excited to try it out? ! Head to your nearest emart24 store and find your TREASURE! &nbsp;Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media and various cross-references for context.
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Find your TREASURE! Malaysian TREASURE MAKERS can now hunt for exclusive TREASURE products at their nearest emart24 stores nationwide.

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30 out of 114 victims of human trafficking caused by job scams have been able to safely return to Malaysia while the rest are still trapped overseas, according to Datuk Seri Michael Chong, The MCA Public Services and Complaints Department Head. He added that a ransom of RM 80,000 to RM 100,000 had been requested by the traffickers to release these victims.
54 victims had been trafficked to Cambodia, 29 to Myanmar and 11 to Laos, declared Datuk Seri Michael Chong.&nbsp;&nbsp;
He commented that "We all at MCA feel very sad because despite our warnings and efforts to educate the public against seeking jobs overseas along with the police, NGOs, and opposition parties, this is still happening.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
"They even lied to their families to work there but when they arrived there, they could not get out and had to pay a ransom.&rdquo; Chong elaborated, "Now they are not only targeting Chinese but also Malays,"
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Source: Unsplashed&nbsp;
<h2>Victims Falling Prey To Job Scams&nbsp;</h2>
One victim had been imprisoned by the traffickers for 3 years and sold to different trafficking organisations 4 times. He had been found out to be in Laos.&nbsp;
Four women, whose family members had been trafficked, were present at the media conference addressing the issue of fake job agencies and their crime of human trafficking.
Yap, 48, had lost track of her 26-years-old nephew after he had gone to Laos for job seeking. It had later been discovered that he had been tricked. Now he is working as a scammer there. He is forced to work over 12 hours per day, but his failure to reach such a goal will result in him facing two more hours of work and punishment of beatings. His family needs to pay a RM113,00 ransom to rescue him.&nbsp;
Alinda, 50, from Johor Baru, said that her 22-years old son had departed to Dubai to land a customer service job after he had heard it from an acquaintance.&nbsp;
"After three weeks in Dubai, my son told me the company went bankrupt and they were sent to Cambodia.&rdquo; Said she.
&nbsp;&ldquo;When in transit in Singapore, two of his friends managed to run away but he failed.&rdquo; She added. "He's working as a scammer with six others. One of them is a Malay girl from Kedah and five others are Chinese,"
She mentioned that she had failed to reach out to his son&rsquo;s acquaintance who had recommended him the job.&nbsp;
Tiong, 48, said she had warned her son about his job offer in Cambodia, advising him not to accept it. She indicated that his disappearance after going on a vacation to Taiwan last Wednesday (August 3, 2022)&nbsp; has to do with him being conned to Cambodia.&nbsp;
A message from one 35 years old victim asking for help for his detained status in Cambodia had been received by his wife, Chong, 27. Fortunately, he had been able to leave the country two weeks ago.&nbsp;
"Please lodge a police report if your family members are victims because the police will take action real soon," Chong said.
<h2>Job Scams and Human Trafficking in Malaysia&nbsp;</h2>
Starting from April 2022, there have been cases about job scams tricking people to other countries and trapping them there. The job scammers most likely make use of the pain point of Malaysians eagerly searching jobs when the economy is unstable. People have been lied about a job opportunity with a decent amount of wages overseas, then coerced to become scammers themselves. To find out more information regarding this issue, check out this article that explains such events in detail : <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1377/syndicate-who-lured-malaysians-into-job-scams-arrested">Syndicate Who Lured Malaysians Into Job Scams Arrested &bull; MYC! Malaysian Youth Community</a>
Just a gentle reminder that there are many job scams in Malaysia now. Do beware of them when selecting your job. Let's hope that the victims can return soon!
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media,&nbsp; Unsplashed, The Star &amp; various cross references for context.

 “When in transit in Singapore, two of his friends managed to run away but he failed.” A family member of a victim said.

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