Pahang: Laptops for Indigenous People, RM111,000 Scam Rocks the State

Pahang, Malaysia, is the setting for two contrasting stories making headlines today. The state government launched a program distributing laptops to indigenous communities, aiming to bridge the digital divide and improve educational access. "This initiative ensures indigenous people have equal opportunities," said an ORACO official. However, a contrasting event involves a scam where a fraudster, posing as a police officer and an MMC representative, conned a victim out of RM111,000. Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahya Othman stated, "The suspect used a phone call to deceive the victim into handing over bank cards and PIN numbers." Authorities are investigating under Section 420 of the Penal Code. While the scam highlights a dark side, the laptop distribution program offers a beacon of hope for Pahang's indigenous communities.