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Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks

Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks

Thai police to set up a coordination centre in Bangkok, while China plans another in Mae Sot to strengthen joint efforts.
Sat Jan 25 2025
Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams - Teo

Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams - Teo

Teo Nie Ching says the government will also continue to take decisive action to combat scam crimes.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Online scams can derail Malaysia’s reputation as safe business jurisdiction

Online scams can derail Malaysia’s reputation as safe business jurisdiction

Online scams silently erode economies, harming individuals and causing ripple effects that weaken nations globally.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says

Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says

Criminals are forcing more people into labour, coercing them to run online scams and cyber fraud operations, United Nations report shows.
Thu Dec 12 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police

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
TH reminds depositors to be alert of suspicious posts, messages to avoid getting scammed

TH reminds depositors to be alert of suspicious posts, messages to avoid getting scammed

Lembaga Tabung Haji is reminding the people not open any doubtful messages or posts to avoid falling victims to online scam.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Kill switch to be introduced to tackle online scams - Azalina

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
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
Almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS successfully blocked - Fahmi Fadzil

Almost 2 bil suspicious calls, 581 mil SMS successfully blocked - Fahmi Fadzil

Almost two billion suspicious calls and 581 million suspicious short messaging service (SMS) were successfully blocked from reaching Malaysian consumers with the assistance of telco service providers
Fri Sep 22 2023
Malaysia records significant rise in online fraud cases

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
Retired teacher loses RM91,980 to online scammers

Retired teacher loses RM91,980 to online scammers

The online scam syndicate conned the woman with legal action for being allegedly involved in money-laundering activities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Religious teacher, tour agent lose more than RM128,613 in online scams

Religious teacher, tour agent lose more than RM128,613 in online scams

A religious teacher lost RM76,170 after being duped by a Macau Scam on Monday.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Fakery and fraud: Energy scammers cast 'wide net' on Facebook

Fakery and fraud: Energy scammers cast 'wide net' on Facebook

The trend underscores how fraudsters worldwide profit off disinformation, casting a wide net across social media users.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025