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The National Scam Response Centre recorded 5,944 online scam reports through its 997 hotline between January and April 2025, with e-commerce fraud and telecommunications scams accounting for the majority of cases.
Malaysia's communications authority has engaged more than 148,300 people across Sabah in its Safe Internet Campaign since early 2025, with a recent carnival in Kalabakan drawing 500 residents and emphasising protection against financial scams.
Romanian paramedics faced a violent assault in Transylvania after TikTok spread false claims that ambulances were used for child abduction. Seven attackers were arrested and remanded in custody.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has warned parents to closely supervise their children's interactions with artificial intelligence systems, highlighting concerns about emotional attachment to AI and the technology's capacity to spread false information.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has rejected viral claims of a one-off RM100 SARA payment for all adults ahead of National Day, warning the public against sharing unverified information.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has stressed the importance of fostering patriotism and digital literacy among Malaysian youth, particularly secondary school students, to prepare them for modern challenges.