More responsive regulation required to address threats like child sexual exploitation, online fraud, extremist content, says IGP Khalid

Suspects face up to 10 years imprisonment, caning, fine upon conviction

Minister calls on Facebook parent to explain Reuters report about revenue from illegal activities

E-commerce fraud from January to May this year resulted in more than RM54m in losses, says CCID chief

Bloc show significant progress in developing regulatory frameworks, but more needed for comprehensive regional strategy, says sec-gen Kao

PM Anutin commends officers for dealing with narcotics menace, online scam networks also in their sights

Deputy minister says figure increased from RM1.5b last year, showing worrying trend

Seoul protests death of student in country, raises travel alert to Phnom Penh

Fahmi says Facebook, Instagram parent urged to set up stricter age, identity verification mechanisms

Over 9,000 foreigners involved in online scam operations nationwide deported between January, May 2025

Massive figure due to growing sophistication of online crimes, including identity theft, financial scams

Response centre now operates round the clock, victims to use hotline for immediate help

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) has detected an online scam impersonating its officers, targeting the families of clients undergoing treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — A Malaysian man was among 61 people rescued from suspected human trafficking and online scam operations in Myanmar and sent to Thailand yesterday .

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The government’s efforts to encourage local industry players to produce electric vehicles will be among topics covered at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — An individual has been cheated of approximately RM3.46 million in a so-called ‘Online Dimensional Investment’ stock investment scheme, according to the Selangor police.

JAKARTA, Oct 9 — Indonesia has raised concerns about an increasing number of human trafficking victims in Southeast Asia, particularly those coerced into online scams, warning that this trend could hinder regional growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The public is advised to enhance their self-protection mechanisms to avoid falling victim to online fraud or scams, which are becoming increasingly prevalent, especially as financial transactions shift online.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The police detained seven individuals suspected of being involved in an online shopping scam during a raid on two residential units at Persiaran KLCC yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The police arrested nine individuals involved in fraudulent online cryptocurrency investments after raiding two condominium units in Salak Selatan last night.