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Combating scams and disinformation: welcome AIFA — Muhammad Najib

Developed by MCMC, AIFA aims to curb disinformation by providing verified information from credible sources. But will it be enough?

RM2.27 mil gone: Johor man falls prey to WhatsApp investment scam

Police report fraud case in which 75-year-old accountant was persuaded by WhatsApp messages promising significant investment returns

Whatsapp investment scam: woman loses RM381,890 to non-existent scheme

A woman has lost RM381,890 to an “Interpol/FS investment” syndicate scam through the WhatsApp application since March 2021.

CyberSecurity warns of WhatsApp impersonation scams

CyberSecurity Malaysia has issued a warning regarding scammers exploiting the WhatsApp application for impersonation activities and deceiving victims into transferring money.

Company manager loses RM160,000 to WhatsApp investment scam

Tempted by online advertisements on social media, a man in his late 40s fell victim to a stock investment scam on a WhatsApp group that resulted in him losing about RM160,000.

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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. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor