KULAI, May 17 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has removed a staggering 32,436 pieces of online content related to scams between January and April this year, involving losses nearing RM800 million.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching expressed concern over this trend, as the content taken down in the first four months of 2025 was almost half the total removed throughout 2024, which stood at 63,652 items.
"From January to April alone, the content taken down reached 32,436. This means in just four months, we've dealt with almost half the volume of what we took down last year. These figures are deeply worrying."
“According to data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the financial losses inflicted by online scams have reached RM799 million.
“A significant portion of these scams involved fictitious investments. Therefore, we urgently need to intensify our efforts to educate the public," she said at a press conference following the launch of the Nadi Aspirasi Nasional bersama Anak Muda (Nanba) programme in Taman Mewah here today.
Also present at the event were Community Communications Department (J-KOM) deputy director-general (community communications) Suwadi Guliling and Senai assemblyman Wong Bor Yang.
Teo said the MCMC has initiated the Safe Internet Campaign (KIS) and begun implementing cyber awareness programmes in schools across the nation.
To date, nine schools have participated in the KIS programme, including two in Kulai, namely SJKC Kulai Besar and SK Felda Bukit Permai.
"Our aim is to extend this programme to secondary schools and public universities. We also urge schools and educational institutions to collaborate with us in supporting online safety education initiatives,” she said.
Regarding the Nanba programme introduced by J-KOM, the Kulai MP said the initiative serves as a vital platform to strengthen ties between the government and the Indian community, particularly its youth.
She said this year, Nanba is focusing on empowering the Indian community through various programmes and the dissemination of information regarding government policies.
The Kulai district is the first location for the programme, with plans for expansion to states with significant Indian communities, such as Perak, Selangor, and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
— Bernama
