KUCHING: The Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) has been inundated with about 80 complaints from the public concerning questionable investment schemes and real estate construction packages within the state.
Its secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim in a statement, revealed that they have successfully engaged the victims and complainants, who have agreed to participate in a press conference scheduled for next Monday (Sept 18) at the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) to address their grievances.
“The press conference will be presided over by MHO advisor and Malaysian Community Crime Care (MCCC) president Tan Sri Musa Hassan.
“During the conference, individuals will provide additional statements under Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Code and a formal letter requesting the attention and action from Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri regarding the challenges encountered by the complainants,” he said.
Delving deeper into the nature of these schemes, it becomes evident that the investment concept revolves around real estate construction, wherein investors and complainants are lured with promises of dividend returns and real estate assets.
Hishamuddin emphasised that despite numerous representations, the complainants remain unable to ascertain the legitimacy of the offers and advertisements related to these real estate construction investment packages.
“This company not only offers services to construct and renovate houses based on its predefined packages but also allows customers to have houses built or renovated according to their personalised designs.
“However, despite all the enticing returns and benefits promised, numerous members of the public have been left in limbo as the company failed to provide any updates or progress reports regarding the real estate construction investment schemes they had engaged in.
“Furthermore, some complainants and victims were assured that their house projects would be completed within six months, a commitment that remains unfulfilled by the company,” he said.
Hishamuddin pointed out that despite making full payments and providing advance funds as per the company’s instructions, some complainants have yet to witness any progress on their house projects.
For others, their construction or renovation endeavours have been abandoned, with no communication or feedback from the company.
Established in 2016, MHO operates with a mission to champion human rights and is dedicated to advancing human rights through a combination of humanitarian aid initiatives and legal services, aimed at assisting all parties involved.
