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A Businessman and Grab Driver Cheated by a Fraud Investment Company

Published

7 years ago

September 14, 2019

Kepala Batas – A victim of a fraudulent investment syndicate was found in Butterworth who suffered a loss of RM 181,209. The victim is a businessman whose name is not publicized by Seberang Perai Utara District Police. ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor from the district police said that the 48-year-old businessman became the victim of the scam after being lured by an investment ad offer on the WeChat social app. The man got excited after hearing about the short investment and big return lucrative offer and called the given phone number. A woman, allegedly from Hong Kong, claimed to be the agent of the investment company and she convinced the man to invest his money.

Noorzainy said that the victim was promised to get a huge return within two months and he made 22 cash transfers into two local bank accounts totaling RM 181,209 before the woman urged him to increase the investment value. But later the man realized that the woman is cheating him after she began giving excuses when he asked about the return. The man is now thinking to look for an investment fraud lawyer website to fight a legal case against the fraud company.

According to Noorzainy, there was another separate case where a Grab driver lost RM 18,900 after he invested in a fraud syndicate using the same mode of operation. The 29 years old Grab driver received the investment ad on WhatsApp and initially decided to invest only RM 500 but after hearing about lucrative offers from a woman about getting a return within two days, he finally made an investment of RM 18,980.

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

Published

1 month ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.