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
707 warga Malaysia diselamatkan daripada sindiket 'Job Scam'
setakat 28 oktober 2024, seramai 707 warganegara Malaysia yang terlibat dengan sindiket penipuan tawaran pekerjaan di luar negara, telah berjaya diselamatkan kementerian luar negeri, dengan kerjasama pihak Polis Diraja Malaysia dan pihak berkuasa tempatan
Tue Oct 29 2024
Perunding kecantikan rugi lebih RM480,000 terperdaya 'job scam' dalam talian
Seorang perunding kecantikan mengalami kerugian RM485,100 selepas mendakwa terperdaya dengan penipuan pekerjaan atau 'job scam' dalam talian, pada Julai lepas.
Thu Oct 03 2024
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
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
Polis tahan 11 individu terlibat jenayah 'Job Scam'
Polis Perak berjaya menyelesaikan 130 kes Penipuan Tawaran Pekerjaan Tidak Wujud (Job Scam) di seluruh negara berikutan penahanan 11 warga tempatan dalam Ops Khas.
Fri Aug 16 2024
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
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
Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises
Minister in the PM's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for an immediate investigation into the recruitment agents responsible for duping migrant workers.
Tue Dec 26 2023
158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they were part of the total 428 job scam victims reported before.
Thu Dec 07 2023
121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely
The 121, aged between 20s and 50s and most victims of job scams in northern Myanmar, were flown home to Malaysia from Kunming.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams
The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation with the authorities to address issues of Malaysians who have been duped by job scams.
Fri Nov 17 2023
China gives commitment to help get Malaysian job scam victims out of Myanmar - DPM Fadillah
Both countries (China and Malaysia) will work out the finer details on how the process can be carried out, said Fadillah Yusof.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams
Initially, they were promised lucrative jobs at casinos and hotels with handsome salaries in US dollars, police said.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Govt identifying Myanmar job scam victims for rescue efforts
The government is identifying 26 Malaysian citizens who are victims of job scams in Laukkaing, Myanmar, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 08 2023