The police are now authorised to block transactions or seize funds suspected to be linked with financial crimes, such as mule accounts, the Dewan Rakyat heard.
KUALA LUMPUR: The police can now block or seize transactions involving funds suspected of being linked to financial crimes, including mule accounts, as announced in the Dewan Rakyat.
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's proposed anti-scam law may offer a boost in the fight against scammers, but Malaysia has already amended several laws to provide authorities with an edge.
KUALA LUMPUR: The draft of the Online Safety Bill will be presented soon to the Cabinet for consideration, the Dewan Rakyat was informed.
KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Penal Code Act 574 and Act 593 to address online scams involving mule accounts are expected to be tabled in the next Parliament sitting in October, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) is reminding offenders to settle their parking summonses as soon as possible or face being hauled up to its magistrate court.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's willingness to amend relevant laws to combat scam syndicates is among the highlights of the first day of the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday (Oct 14).
KUALA LUMPUR: RM20mil has been allocated for the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC).
The government is allocating RM30mil in Budget 2025 to bolster efforts to curb scams as well as enhancing cybersecurity in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR: The allocation of more than RM60mil for upgrading judicial infrastructure, including the development of the e-Judiciary system, will enhance public access to justice, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
PUTRAJAYA: The community services order programme has churned out promising results in the last 15 years with young offenders breaking their criminal cycles and reintegrating into society, says the Welfare Department (JKM).
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has endorsed proposals for policy and a draft Bill to amend the Penal Code (Act 574) and the Criminal Procedure Code (Act 593), targeting online crime involving mule accounts, to be presented in Parliament during the ongoing session.
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has endorsed proposals for policy and a draft bill to amend the Penal Code [Act 574] and the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593], targeting online crime involving mule accounts, to be presented in Parliament during the ongoing session.
VICTIMS of stalking will soon be able to apply for protection orders through a simplified process at local courts and police stations, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
PUTRAJAYA: The proposed anti-stalking bill will be tabled for second reading when the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes next month, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments which make stalking a crime in Malaysia have been passed in the Dewan Rakyat.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Retired senior police officers are backing the government’s decision to withdraw the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019 in the Dewan Rakyat.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Retired Senior Police Officers Association of Malaysia (Respa) welcomes the decision by the government to withdraw the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019 in the Dewan Rakyat.