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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
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
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
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
Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi

Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said issues of online misconduct, scams and sexual grooming of children in the country cannot be allowed to persist.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Govt to strengthen Tourism Industry Act 1992, enhance enforcement

Govt to strengthen Tourism Industry Act 1992, enhance enforcement

Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan highlighted the need to update the outdated act for better monitoring of travel package scam cases.
Wed Jul 10 2024
SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams

SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams

According to SC, these scams are usually timed with upcoming IPO listings published on Bursa Malaysia's website.
Thu Jul 04 2024
MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism

MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism

MCMC said 72 per cent of its requests for the removal of content across all social media platforms involved online gambling and scams.
Thu Jun 20 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
Portal to be created to help people combat scams, slanders - Fahmi

Portal to be created to help people combat scams, slanders - Fahmi

A portal that utilises AI will be created to help people verify information they receive, repel defamatory news and fight fraud or scams.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025

Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025

Datuk Seri Saifudin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia decided to address the issue of job scams as it has become a global crisis.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats

Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats

Cyber threats surges in Southeast Asia. Can Australia, Malaysia and Singapore forge a trilateral digital security shield at a key summit?
Sun Mar 17 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
Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation

Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation

The incidents highlight vulnerability to sophisticated AI-driven frauds and scams targeting people of all ages.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

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

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