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PM first person to have Digital ID in Malaysia
Without replacing the MyKad system, Digital ID facilitates online identity verification to avoid identity fraud for online transactions.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Complaints on online transactions more than doubled to 11,511 in 2020 Complaints on online transactions more than doubled to 11,511 in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605920453_onlineshopping.jpg)
Complaints on online transactions more than doubled to 11,511 in 2020
The surge in eCommerce has unfortunately created more opportunities for fraud and abuse.
Fri Jul 16 2021
![Digital era consumer issues more challenging to fend off Digital era consumer issues more challenging to fend off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605427292_kualalumpur.jpg)
Digital era consumer issues more challenging to fend off
The rising trend in online transactions has, however, exposed consumers to various new challenges and risks.
Mon Mar 15 2021
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Online transaction: KPDNHEP receives over 5,000 complaints since January
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has received 5,767 complaints related to online transactions from January until yesterday.
Thu Jun 18 2020
![572 investigation papers on face mask fraud, losses worth RM5.5 million - Ismail Sabri 572 investigation papers on face mask fraud, losses worth RM5.5 million - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591259940_Ismailsabri.jpg)
572 investigation papers on face mask fraud, losses worth RM5.5 million - Ismail Sabri
Most of the fraud cases involved online transactions including via Facebook and WhatsApp platforms.
Thu Jun 04 2020
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Online transactions: iPay88 records 161% increase
Despite the perceived sluggish overall economy, there is solid evidence that Malaysians are purchasing from online platforms more than before.
Wed Apr 12 2017
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Perhilitan busts syndicate selling wildlife online
The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) had successfully busted several syndicates involving the buying and selling of wildlife online as well as hunting wildlife without any licenses.
Sat Apr 01 2017
![iPay88 expects mobile devices to account for half of online transactions iPay88 expects mobile devices to account for half of online transactions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463408605_mobile.jpg)
iPay88 expects mobile devices to account for half of online transactions
In the first quarter of 2016, over 40 percent of the online transactions recorded in Malaysia are from mobile devices.
Tue Aug 09 2016
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TNB to introduce online transaction at month-end
TNB said its 8.6 million customers could make various transactions and get access to information they wanted.
Sun Jul 03 2016
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EPF unveils mobile app for Gen-Y members
The 'EFP i-Akaun' mobile application is created especially for Gen-Y members who prefer to do online transactions.
Thu Apr 03 2014