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Letters to the Editor, Sept. 2, 2026

ROCK STEADY I heard a rumour about yet another “executive order” from the illustrious Mr. Donald Trump. Apparently, going forward, Canada geese are to be referred to as American geese.

Retiree loses RM1.4m in phone scam after fraudsters pose as authorities

A 66-YEAR-OLD private-sector retiree lost more than RM1.417 million after falling victim to a phone scam involving a bogus money-laundering investigation.

  • 66-year-old retiree loses RM1.417 million in phone scam
  • Fraudsters posed as authorities, instructed account transfer
  • Police investigating under Penal Code Section 420

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