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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.

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.

Seamless Secure Authentication Main Highlight Of Maxis Mobile Identity Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telco, recently showcased its Maxis Mobile Identity solution to deliver seamless, secure, and simplified authentication experiences for mobile users.

Online Scams Can Derail Malaysia’s Reputation As Safe Business Jurisdiction

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- It is indeed alarming that Malaysians lose RM54 billion to scams in a year, which is about three per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.

Online Scams Hurt Investor Confidence, Seen As “Lucrative” By Syndicates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The government must intensify efforts to curb online financial scams, which, if left unchecked, will affect trade, tourism, as well as investor confidence and derail Malaysia’s zeal to emerge as a foremost investment destination.

Kaspersky Warns Telegram Users About Fake Telegram Premium Offers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, aiming to steal account credentials or compromise devices.