Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Iran lifts access restrictions on Whatsapp, Google Play
Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace has agreed to lift restrictions on popular platforms, including WhatsApp and Google Play.
Wed Dec 25 2024
Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Ebit Lew asked me to undress and reveal my body, says witness
The ninth prosecution witness, in her 40s, who is the complainant in the case, said she initially refused Ebit Lew's request.
Wed Sep 04 2024
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
WhatsApp connects businesses, consumers as most Malaysians prefer messaging - Meta
The study reveals that nearly eight out of 10 people in Malaysia message a business at least once a week.
Tue Aug 27 2024
WhatsApp, Telegram operators must be more responsible in addressing online misconduct - Fahmi
Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there has been spreading of immoral and intimidating statements, including death threats against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher
The woman in her 40s said that she reached out to Ebit Lew solely to address family matters.
Fri May 24 2024
Meta's Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage
Many users on rival social media platform X stated they had been booted out of Facebook and Instagram and were unable to log in.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Witness regretted idolising Ebit Lew after being forced to send him her photos
Ebit Lew is facing 11 charges, including outraging the modesty of the complainant by sending lewd words and photos to the woman on Whatsapp.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Police detect fake ‘arrest warrant’ messages circulating on WhatsApp, Telegram
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the police had never received such an 'arrest warrant' and that it was a fraud.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Ebit Lew’s trial : No instructions to avoid accessing flash drive data - Witness
Ebit Lew faces 11 charges, including outraging modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending obscene words and images to victim via WhatsApp.
Thu Jan 11 2024
‘Haji Fadillah Yusuf’ Facebook account is fake, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said a complaint had been lodged with Facebook for further action.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Cybersecurity issues warning of impersonation, scam activities on Whatsapp
The victim will subsequently lose access to their WhatsApp account once they click on the link.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable
I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025