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‘This is a war, and Malaysia’s losing’: advocate warns of scam syndicates

Rights lawyer says victims are lured by fake job offers, then detained, deprived of passports, and forced into cybercrime for syndicates abroad

26 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scams set to return home

The victims, including three women, will be repatriated via Thailand as authorities coordinate their safe return

Cops nab four Taiwan nationals in attempt to set up scam call hub

Police foiled an attempt by an international syndicate to set up a fraudulent call centre hub in the capital, following the arrest of four Taiwanese nationals in a special operation carried out at two premises in Kuala Lumpur, on January 30.

Human trafficking: police receive reports on eight Sarawakians conned to work in Myanmar

Sarawak police have received three reports involving eight Sarawakians who fell victim to a job scam and were forced to work as scammers in Myanmar. 

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

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