Beware of scam syndicates using LHDN's name
This advisory comes in light of the rapid advancement of AI technology, which has been increasingly exploited by scammers.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Police bust international investment scam syndicate, arrest 49 individuals
Police said the online investment scam syndicate targeting Europeans has been active for six months.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Macau Scam: Vegetable farmer loses almost RM800,000
Panicked that he will be arrested caused a vegetable gardener in Cameron Highlands to be deceived by a Macau Scam syndicate.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Kedah police bust phone scam syndicate, 54 people arrested
Police said the victims were asked to transfer money into accounts given by the syndicate and they targeted people from China and Taiwan.
Wed Jul 05 2023
12 more job scam syndicate victims in Cambodia rescued - Anwar
Anwar said the Malaysian Embassy here would be arranging the release of all 12 individuals.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Most of job scam syndicate victims come from rural areas - Deputy Minister
Shamsul Anuar said that there were some of them who only realised they had been cheated when they arrived in the country.
Tue Mar 14 2023
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
Assistant officer cheated of RM215,100 in Macau Scam
An assistant agriculture officer has lost RM215,100 after being duped by Macau Scam syndicate members posing as insurance and police officers.
Sat Jan 21 2023
University lecturer loses RM1.3 million to Macau Scam syndicate
A lecturer in Iskandar Puteri lost RM1.3 million after being deceived by a Macau scam syndicate.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Nurse loses RM198,000 in loan to Macau Scam
A nurse lost RM198,000 which she borrowed from a bank to a Macau Scam syndicate.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Pensioner loses more than RM128,000 to Macau scammers
A pensioner has lost RM128,037 after falling victim to a Macau Scam syndicate.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Job scam syndicate: 359 Malaysians rescued and 129 still unaccounted for
MOFA has received a total of 488 reports of Malaysian citizens who were victims of job scam syndicates in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Teenager held captive by scam syndicate in Myanmar
A teenager is reported to have been stranded in Myanmar since May after being duped by a lucrative job offer.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Another 10 Malaysian job scam victims brought home
Another 10 Malaysians who fell prey to job scam syndicates in Cambodia were rescued and brought home yesterday.
Sat Oct 22 2022
15 job scam victims in Cambodia, Laos brought home, six more arriving later
A total of 15 Malaysians who fell victim to job scam syndicates in Cambodia and Laos were brought home in two separate flights yesterday, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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