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707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told

707 Malaysian victims of overseas job scams rescued, Dewan Rakyat told

Mohamad Alamin says another 199 individuals are currently being tracked, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected to 906.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Pregnant woman among 11 individuals charged with engaging in job scam

Pregnant woman among 11 individuals charged with engaging in job scam

The court set bail at RM8,000 for each individual, with the additional conditions requested by the prosecution.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy

Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy

A teen seeking a job at Wuhan cosmetic surgery clinic was told surgery would help him earn money by gaining followers through livestreaming.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025

Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025

Datuk Seri Saifudin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia decided to address the issue of job scams as it has become a global crisis.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats

Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats

Cyber threats surges in Southeast Asia. Can Australia, Malaysia and Singapore forge a trilateral digital security shield at a key summit?
Sun Mar 17 2024
Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises

Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises

Minister in the PM's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for an immediate investigation into the recruitment agents responsible for duping migrant workers.
Tue Dec 26 2023
158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar

158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they were part of the total 428 job scam victims reported before.
Thu Dec 07 2023
121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely

121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely

The 121, aged between 20s and 50s and most victims of job scams in northern Myanmar, were flown home to Malaysia from Kunming.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams

Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams

The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation with the authorities to address issues of Malaysians who have been duped by job scams.
Fri Nov 17 2023
China gives commitment to help get Malaysian job scam victims out of Myanmar - DPM Fadillah

China gives commitment to help get Malaysian job scam victims out of Myanmar - DPM Fadillah

Both countries (China and Malaysia) will work out the finer details on how the process can be carried out, said Fadillah Yusof.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams

Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams

Initially, they were promised lucrative jobs at casinos and hotels with handsome salaries in US dollars, police said.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Govt identifying Myanmar job scam victims for rescue efforts

Govt identifying Myanmar job scam victims for rescue efforts

The government is identifying 26 Malaysian citizens who are victims of job scams in Laukkaing, Myanmar, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 08 2023
104 investigation papers opened into part-time job scam involving RM1.23m losses

104 investigation papers opened into part-time job scam involving RM1.23m losses

Police said the victims were given tasks to carry out and asked to make payments to the suspects' mule accounts.
Wed Jul 12 2023
AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks

AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks

An alarming rise in job scams is putting countless people at risk of exploitation. Scott Stiles, Head of Fair Hiring, Asia at SEEK, brings his unique perspective of moving from grassroots social enterprise work to his current corporate role to shed light on the tactics used and the red flags to look out for.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Wisma Putra is verifying the status of 134 job scam victims rescued in the Philippines

Wisma Putra is verifying the status of 134 job scam victims rescued in the Philippines

The victims believed to be Malaysian citizens will undergo investigation, documentation, and deportation to Malaysia soon.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024