Day: May 23, 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 23 (Bernama) — The body of a fisherman who was reported missing in the waters of Chendering on May 16 was found floating about 28 nautical miles east of Kuala Terengganu this morning.

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of Terengganu director Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli said the body of the elderly fisherman, identified as T. Razali Wok, 74, was found by a group of local fishermen.

“MMEA Terengganu together with the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) Kuantan has mobilised efforts to bring the body to the Terengganu State Maritime jetty.

“We thank the complainants and request the cooperation of the community, especially the maritime community, to immediately report any emergency and misconduct to MERS 999 or Terengganu State Maritime Operations Centre at 09-6223657,” he said in a statement today.

In the incident, the victim, who hails from Kampung Raja near here, was feared to have drowned after falling into the Chendering waters at about 5.30 am while returning from a squid-jigging trip with three friends, including the skipper.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) — Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) has denied offering vacant jobs via the Short Message Service (SMS).

In a statement today, MDEC said it had never made such an offer and reminded the public to be wary when receiving the SMS.

“We were informed that an SMS system has been masquerading as MDEC offering vacant jobs to the public. This group is operating without permission and confirmation from MDEC,” it said.

The statement said members of the public seeking clarification on the matter could contact the MDEC Customer Service (CliC) at clic@mdec.com.my.

The public can also surf www.mdec.my or MDEC’s official social site if they want to obtain valid information on its programmes, initiatives and job opportunities.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency