![SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700627047_Scam.jpg)
SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams
According to SC, these scams are usually timed with upcoming IPO listings published on Bursa Malaysia's website.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666270026_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism
MCMC said 72 per cent of its requests for the removal of content across all social media platforms involved online gambling and scams.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716548444_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police
Police said this involved 6.4 pct of the 86,266 online scam victims recorded during the period, with overall losses amounting to RM2.7 bln.
Mon May 27 2024
![Portal to be created to help people combat scams, slanders - Fahmi Portal to be created to help people combat scams, slanders - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713768473_FAHMIFADZILjpg.jpg)
Portal to be created to help people combat scams, slanders - Fahmi
A portal that utilises AI will be created to help people verify information they receive, repel defamatory news and fight fraud or scams.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025 Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712218602_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
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 Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628816391_generickomputerl.jpg)
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
![Kill switch to be introduced to tackle online scams - Azalina Kill switch to be introduced to tackle online scams - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71709011686_TBAzalinaOthman.jpg)
Kill switch to be introduced to tackle online scams - Azalina
Most of the existing laws (related to cyber security and online crime) were drafted before 2010, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71459043156_touchscreen.jpg)
Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation
The incidents highlight vulnerability to sophisticated AI-driven frauds and scams targeting people of all ages.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Don't let your guard down against online fraud, experts warn Don't let your guard down against online fraud, experts warn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703818052_TBFRAUDxj.jpg)
Don't let your guard down against online fraud, experts warn
Online financial fraud has become more prevalent across the globe as businesses adopt digital modes of payments and transactions. Malaysia is not spared from this growing threat.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703575364_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
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
![121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely 121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646981196_MohamadAlamin.jpg)
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
![How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700743803_CryptoChineseentr.jpg)
How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry
Such scams have drawn extreme scrutiny from global law enforcement the past year, but little is publicly known about the people behind them.
Sat Nov 25 2023
![Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams Malaysia, Thailand strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666258090_JojieSamuel.jpg)
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 China gives commitment to help get Malaysian job scam victims out of Myanmar - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693833810_FadillahYusof.jpg)
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 Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668840764_TBAZMANAHMADSAPRI.jpg)
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