Online safety bill to mandate three key responsibilities for platform providers
The main goal is to combat cybercrimes like online fraud to protect users.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security
Gobind Singh Deo said this was because both acts were entirely different from technical and legal implementation perspectives.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police
Police said this involved 6.4 pct of the 86,266 online scam victims recorded during the period, with overall losses amounting to RM2.7 bln.
Mon May 27 2024
Kill switch to be introduced to tackle online scams - Azalina
Most of the existing laws (related to cyber security and online crime) were drafted before 2010, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Don't let your guard down against online fraud, experts warn
Online financial fraud has become more prevalent across the globe as businesses adopt digital modes of payments and transactions. Malaysia is not spared from this growing threat.
Fri Dec 29 2023
How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons and what to watch out for
Its important to keep up with the latest scams and understand how they work.
Sun Aug 27 2023
Malaysia records significant rise in online fraud cases
Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin said that, between 2020 and 2022, the total number of fraud-related complaints rose by 100 per cent.
Fri May 26 2023
Sharing of bank account password, PIN number will lead to fraud cases, mule accounts - BNM
The sharing of bank account passwords or PIN numbers with close friends will increase the risk of online fraud, said BNM.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Terengganu records 662 commercial crime cases this year - Police
Terengganu police chief said online fraud crime, namely Macau Scam, was the highest with 143 cases.
Wed Jul 27 2022
51,631 online cheating cases from 2019 to 2021, involving more than RM1.61 bln losses
There were 51,631 online fraud cases with more than RM1.61 billion in losses reported from 2019 to last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Online fraud, abandoned housing project among focus of Parliament today
After the session ends, the sitting will continue with the winding up debate on the motion of thanks to the royal address.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Siblings held for online fraud cases involving losses of RM3.29 mln
Melaka police have detained two siblings, believed to be involved in fraudulent online sales, including selling disposable children's diapers, involving losses amounting to RM3.29 million.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Nine arrested in connection with online fraud syndicate
Police have crippled an online fraud syndicate in an operation in Kedah and Penang last Thursday.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Nine Chinese nationals, local woman arrested for online fraud
Police arrested nine Chinese nationals and a local woman in two separate raids in Jalan Ampang last Monday for suspected involvement in fraudulent online selling of cosmetics.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Bahau woman loses RM132,000 to online fraud
A clerk in a private company lost RM132,000 to an online "predict-the-score" football competition last Thursday which turned out to be a scam.
Mon Jan 17 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024