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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

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.

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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

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

Kuala Lumpur location for Marvel superhero film Thunderbolts

Florence Pugh was in Malaysia and shot scenes in Medan Pasar, Merdeka 118

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