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Nation 18 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

Cops can now block suspicious transactions

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.

Nation 18 Nov 2024 | 07:31 AM

Cops now can block and seize transactions involving online scams cases, says Kulasegaran

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.

Nation 30 Nov 2024 | 05:11 AM

Malaysia steps up anti-scam efforts with new law amendments, says Cyber consumer group

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.

Nation 18 Nov 2024 | 08:10 AM

Cabinet to discuss Online Safety Bill soon

KUALA LUMPUR: The draft of the Online Safety Bill will be presented soon to the Cabinet for consideration, the Dewan Rakyat was informed.

Nation 4 July 2024 | 03:51 AM

Penal Code amendments to address mule accounts to be tabled in October, says Azalina

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. 

Metro News 23 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

‘Pay summonses or face magistrate,’ says JB mayor

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.

Nation 14 Oct 2024 | 12:08 AM

Legislative measures to combat scam syndicates among focus of Parliament today

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).

Nation 18 Oct 2024 | 09:17 AM

Budget 2025: RM20mil for National Scam Response Centre

KUALA LUMPUR: RM20mil has been allocated for the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC).

Cybersecurity 18 Oct 2024 | 09:48 AM

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM30mil to curb scams, tighten cybersecurity

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.

Nation 18 Oct 2024 | 02:45 PM

Budget 2025: RM60mil for infrastructure upgrade to improve access to justice

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.

Nation 10 Aug 2024 | 11:00 PM

JKM: Community service programme showing promising results

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).

Nation 5 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Cabinet nod for bite to check mule account crimes

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.

Nation 5 July 2024 | 11:30 AM

Cabinet backs amendments to penal, criminal procedure codes for mule account crimes

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.

Nation 19 Oct 2023 | 11:00 PM

Protection order made easy

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.

Nation 28 Sept 2022 | 09:12 AM

Anti-stalking Bill to be tabled for second reading in October, says deputy minister

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed anti-stalking bill will be tabled for second reading when the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes next month, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

Nation 3 Oct 2022 | 08:35 AM

Amendments passed to make stalking a crime

KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments which make stalking a crime in Malaysia have been passed in the Dewan Rakyat.

Aseanplus News 18 Aug 2021 | 01:15 PM

Asean News Headlines as at 8pm on Wednesday (Aug 18)

News highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (Aug 18)

Aseanplus News 16 Aug 2021 | 04:09 PM

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Aug 16)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Aug 16)

Nation 27 Aug 2020 | 11:00 PM

Ex cops back Bill withdrawal

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.

Nation 27 Aug 2020 | 03:22 AM

Retired police officers' association lauds withdrawal of IPCMC Bill

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.

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