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Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon

Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon

M. Kulasegaran says the Bill intends to ensure a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children.
Mon Nov 18 2024
TikTok gives assurance to cooperate with MCMC, BNM to address cyberbullying, scams

TikTok gives assurance to cooperate with MCMC, BNM to address cyberbullying, scams

TikTok has also expressed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's efforts as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, he added.
Thu Nov 14 2024
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
Housewife loses RM82,175 to non-existent investment scheme

Housewife loses RM82,175 to non-existent investment scheme

The victim realises she has been deceived when she cannot withdraw the promised returns and is instead asked to pay an extra withdrawal tax.
Tue Oct 29 2024
National Scam Response Centre logs over 122,000 fraud calls since 2022 - MoF

National Scam Response Centre logs over 122,000 fraud calls since 2022 - MoF

The MoF reports that these complaints reveal total losses for victims amounting to RM371 million.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Facebook owner Meta to face more lawsuits in Japan over scam ads

Facebook owner Meta to face more lawsuits in Japan over scam ads

The plaintiffs argue that Meta must investigate ads and prevent harmful content from being posted on social media.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown

Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown

Meta said it will enroll about 50,000 public figures in a trial which involves automatically comparing their Facebook profile photos with images used in suspected scam advertisements.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Malaysians lose US$12.8 bln to scams in a year, equivalent to three pct of nation's GDP

Malaysians lose US$12.8 bln to scams in a year, equivalent to three pct of nation's GDP

According to the State of Scam Report 2024, about 70 per cent of scam victims did not report their cases to the authorities.
Thu Oct 03 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
Retired nurse loses over RM1.9 million in non-existent investment scam

Retired nurse loses over RM1.9 million in non-existent investment scam

Police said the victim was promised a profit within a month but until now, had not received any returns as pledged.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Beware of scam syndicates using LHDN's name

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
454 cases of deepfake scams under investigation - CCID Director

454 cases of deepfake scams under investigation - CCID Director

Police are currently investigating 454 fraud cases believed to involve deepfake technology, including voice impersonation, which have resulted in losses amounting to RM2.72 million since the beginning
Wed Aug 28 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
Malaysia introduces data breach notification system to combat scams

Malaysia introduces data breach notification system to combat scams

This notification must be submitted by data users who are experiencing personal data leakage incidents, including hacking threats.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Fake certificate: KPT to lodge police report, to take stern action

Fake certificate: KPT to lodge police report, to take stern action

The scam allegedly targets individuals who are desperate to have academic qualifications for the purpose of finding a job.
Thu Aug 01 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

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 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

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

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

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024