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Two women have been charged in Ipoh Magistrate's Court for allegedly swindling a retiree out of RM120,000 by falsely claiming outstanding tax arrears, highlighting growing concerns over financial fraud targeting vulnerable populations.
Despite heavy rain and mobility challenges, Malaysian senior citizens queued early at polling stations across Johor on July 11 to cast ballots in the 16th state election, underscoring high civic engagement among voters aged 70 and above.