China warns students 'beautiful women, handsome guys' could lure them into spying
China issues detailed warnings on WeChat, advising students about the risks of being manipulated to disclose information.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Australia PM Morrison loses control of WeChat Chinese account as election looms
The prime minister's office has made multiple fruitless requests to WeChat to regain access to the account.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Police open 25 investigation papers on extortion cases involving losses of RM150,000
Police have opened 25 investigation papers into extortion cases using video calls and sex service offers through social media, involving losses of RM150,000 from January until yesterday.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Op Noda: 14 foreign prostitutes arrested
Police said the syndicate was believed to have appointed several agents to find customers via WhatsApp and WeChat.
Mon Aug 16 2021
The app that translates calls in real time, even on WhatsApp and Facebook
Calls are made from the application, after selecting the language of each person involved.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Company uses drive-thru concept to sell CNY prayer items, food, decorations
Tor provides drive-through services to make it easier for customers to make purchases of prayer items, food and CNY decorations.
Sun Feb 07 2021
TikTok owner ByteDance launches e-payment service
The move sees the tech giant wade into China's lucrative market for electronic payment services.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Trump signs order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay
The move is aimed at curbing the threat to Americans posed by Chinese software applications.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Selangor police receives 180 extortion reports
A total 180 extortion cases involving the disseminating of pornographic pictures and nude videos were recorded in Selangor from January until Nov 30.
Tue Dec 01 2020
US bans WeChat, TikTok from app stores, threatens shutdowns
TikTok won't face the most drastic sanctions until after the Nov. 3 election, but WeChat users could feel the effects as early as Sunday.
Sat Sep 19 2020
TikTok CEO resigns amid US pressure to sell video app
Mayer said that his decision to leave comes after the political environment has sharply changed.-
Thu Aug 27 2020
US businesses in China face uncertainty as White House bans WeChat
It's not clear to what extent the executive orders, which go into effect in 45 days, would impact WeChat's business.
Tue Aug 25 2020
TikTok and its employees prepare to fight Trump over app ban
Trump last week ordered sweeping bans on dealings with the Chinese owners of TikTok and messaging app WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy and the economy.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Trump issues bans on China's TikTok, WeChat, stoking tension with Beijing
The executive orders, which go into effect in 45 days, come after the Trump administration said this week it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks
Fri Aug 07 2020
Over RM93 million lost to investment scams, 672 police reports made
Between January and July 15 this year, 672 police reports related to investment scam syndicates were made involving over RM93 million in losses.
Thu Jul 16 2020
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024