KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Cybercrime issues, cost of living, and changes to the Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) electricity bill structure are among the matters that will be raised in Parliament today.

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — The rising threats of cybercrime, ranging from financial scams to ransomware attacks, highlight the urgent need for stronger and more coordinated cooperation among Asean member states, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Over 120 participants, including cybercrime investigators and digital forensics experts from 40 countries worldwide, will take part in the Cyber Games 2025 from May 20 to 23.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Malaysia is strengthening efforts to combat transnational crimes, particularly cybercrime, through strategic cooperation with several foreign countries in the extradition process and extradition treaties.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 25 – Despite a decline in online scam cases in Selangor, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari expressed concern over the rise in financial losses in the state stemming from the crime, which increased from RM292 million in 2023 to RM386 million in 2024. He...

THE HAGUE, Sept 19 — An international law enforcement operation has dismantled an encrypted communication platform, known as Ghost, notorious for enabling large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering, Europol said yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — New social media and internet messaging services regulations, set to be introduced by the government, will tackle the spread of crime and harmful information to create a safer online environment for all users, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — Licensing under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is to hold all social media platform providers accountable, tighten standard operating procedures, and curb cybercrime, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Social media users must be cautious in managing their accounts by strengthening security and privacy settings to address incidents related to cybercrime.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Online financial fraud has become more prevalent across the globe as businesses adopt digital modes of payments and transactions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — CyberSecurity Malaysia issued a warning today about a fake phishing site imitating the MyKasih Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) website that is being spread on Telegram.

KULAI, Sept 17 — The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) expects to table the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 in Parliament early next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The existing Malaysian laws related to cybercrime need to be reviewed by including the element of fraud through computer software and devices.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is considering the establishment of a joint committee with the Royal Thai Police to tackle cross-border cybercrime.

KUCHING, Sept 2 — The public is advised to always be sceptical when receiving information in the face of threats from cyber criminals or scammers, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — A former company manager was discharged and acquitted by the Sessions Court earlier today on two counts of cyber crimes and a criminal breach of trust (CBT) charge involving RM220,000 six years ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Malaysia and Iran are committed to continuing their integrated efforts to combat cybercrime, including online fraud.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — In February this year, a United Nations (UN) Security Council committee’s report stated that North Korea stole more cryptocurrency assets in 2022 than in any other year, and targeted the networks of foreign aerospace and defence companies.

KUALA NERUS, Jan 14 — Almost RM600 million in losses were recorded throughout 2022 as a result of cybercrimes in the country, said Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar shared with Bernama in an exclusive interview on measures to strengthen safeguards against financial scams in the country: 1.   BNM recently announced additional measures for banks to act in order to...