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
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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