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
104 investigation papers opened into part-time job scam involving RM1.23m losses
Police said the victims were given tasks to carry out and asked to make payments to the suspects' mule accounts.
Wed Jul 12 2023
AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks
An alarming rise in job scams is putting countless people at risk of exploitation. Scott Stiles, Head of Fair Hiring, Asia at SEEK, brings his unique perspective of moving from grassroots social enterprise work to his current corporate role to shed light on the tactics used and the red flags to look out for.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Wisma Putra is verifying the status of 134 job scam victims rescued in the Philippines
The victims believed to be Malaysian citizens will undergo investigation, documentation, and deportation to Malaysia soon.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?
With job scams leaving hundreds of migrant workers stranded in Malaysia, is it time for a complete overhaul of the system to better protect these workers and hold syndicates accountable?
Wed May 31 2023
Isu Myanmar, jenayah rentas sempadan dan 'job scam' hangat dibincang di mesyuarat ASEAN
Isu Myanmar, jenayah rentas sempadan dan 'job scam' jadi topik perbincangan hangat Menteri-menteri Luar Negeri ASEAN sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-42 2023.
Tue May 09 2023
12 more job scam syndicate victims in Cambodia rescued - Anwar
Anwar said the Malaysian Embassy here would be arranging the release of all 12 individuals.
Tue Mar 28 2023