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National Scam Response Efforts Show Promising Start In Malaysia

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Establishing the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the National Fraud Portal has yielded early signs of success in combating the rising number of scams and fraud cases reported in recent years, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Second Phase Of Cross-border QR Payment

By Muhammad Faiz Baharin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia have launched the second phase of Cross-Border QR Payment, which will enable consumers and merchants in both countries to make and receive instant payments from participating financial institutions.

Malaysia Airlines Cautions Customers About Fake Customer Service Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines advised their customers to be wary of suspicious messages or comments from fake accounts pretending to be their customer service representatives.

World Backup Day: Safeguard Your Data From Festive Season Cyber Threats - Fortinet

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Businesses and consumers in Malaysia are warned of heightened cybersecurity risks amid a surge in online scams and cyber threats, especially during the festive Hari Raya season, global cybersecurity firm Fortinet said.

Banking Industry Prevents Over RM399 Mln In Attempted Fraudulent Transactions In 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Enhanced security controls enabled the banking industry to avert over RM399 million in attempted fraudulent transactions in 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

SC Receives 8,501 Cases In 2024 Including Unlicensed Activities, Scams

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has received a total of 8,501 cases in 2024, comprising 3,910 complaints and 4,591 enquiries, representing a 60 per cent increase from 2023 of 5,318 cases.

Malaysia, GSMA Explore Stronger Collaboration In Telecommunications At MWC Barcelona 2025

From Zairina Zainudin

BARCELONA (SPAIN), March 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its ties with the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) organisation, exploring ways to strengthen their partnership in the telecommunications sector. 

SC And MCMC To Combat Online Scams Via Enhanced Regulatory Oversight

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have agreed to step up cooperation to combat the growing threat of online scams.

Cybercriminals Exploit CNY Surge With AI-powered Scams, Warns Fortinet

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese New Year (CNY), traditionally a season of giving, can also turn into a season of taking, as cybercriminals, aided by artificial intelligence (AI), target unsuspecting consumers and vulnerable businesses through sophisticated schemes designed to exploit the surge in digital transactions.

MYEG Partners With MYIDSSB To Combat Online Fraud With Blockchain

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) has announced a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd (MYIDSSB) to establish a blockchain-powered national digital identity ecosystem, the MyDigital ID Superapp, aimed at combating online fraud.

Truecaller To Deliver Real-time Caller ID, Spam Blocking On iPhone

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Truecaller, the global communications platform, has announced the biggest update for iPhone, now offering the entire spam and scam blocking capabilities to users.

Labuan Financial Services Authority Upholds Sector's Integrity With Zero Tolerance Policy

LABUAN, Jan 17 (Bernama) – The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of the Labuan’s financial sector, emphasising a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any legal breaches.