KULAI: A company lost RM137,600 after being duped into paying for a non-existent tender involving the supply of electric generator machines to an industrial training institute located in Tangkak. He said the victim claimed her company suffered losses amounting to RM137,600 after being deceived by an individual offering a tender to supply generator machines to the institute. “The company had agreed to purchase six portable generator machines along with four battery units worth RM137,600. “She was informed that there was no tender at present for the supply of generator machines and electric cables,” he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating involving a non-existent project tender.

Source: The Star February 17, 2026 10:44 UTC