Gigs, scams, ghost work: India tech sector's dark side
The call centre was one of thousands perpetuating telefraud on millions of people every day in India, the US, Britain and elsewhere.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Malaysia brings home 15 victims of Cambodian cybercrime racket
Malaysia said it had received 301 reports of people trapped by the job scam networks in Cambodia, as well as in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Police raid online scam call centre, nine individuals nabbed
Nine people, including seven foreigners were detained on suspicion of being involved in an online scam, in a raid on a luxury condominium unit at Jalan U-Thant, here, yesterday.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Three held over unlicensed money lending activities
Mior Faridalathrash said the syndicate is believed to have turned an apartment into a call centre for illegal online money lending activities.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Zoom to buy cloud-based call centre operator Five9 in $15 billion deal
The teleconferencing services provider has become a household name and investor favourite in the year since the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon Jul 19 2021
COVID: MOH to set up call centre, improve CAC monitoring process
The Ministry of Health is in the process of setting up a call centre to improve the monitoring process by the COVID-19 Assessment Centre (CAC), says Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Four Chinese nationals involved in online gambling nabbed
Police detained four Chinese nationals suspected of operating a customer service call centre for online gambling and stock investment fraud in Mont Kiara yesterday.
Tue May 11 2021
Two MACC suspects linked to China's scam syndicates - Police
Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said both men, known as Addy Kanna and Goh Leong Yeong, were coordinators and agents tasked with preparing residences and call centres.
Wed Oct 21 2020
South Korea reports 34 more COVID-19 cases, 12,085 in total
The daily caseload moved between 30 and 60 for the past two weeks.
Sun Jun 14 2020
Call centres expose fault line in Japan's pandemic fight
In the past few weeks, 17 infections were confirmed at a post office call centre in the northern island of Hokkaido.
Tue May 05 2020
KDN sets up special hotline for human trafficking reports
The special hotline, 03-8000 8000, was an initiative under the National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS) and in line with the aspiration of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid.
Wed Aug 02 2017
India drafts rules to regulate Uber, other ride-hailing firms
India has drafted guidelines to regulate ride-hailing companies, including U.S.-based Uber and its domestic rival Ola
Wed Oct 14 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024