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Doctor loses RM285,000 in phone scam
KUANTAN - A doctor lost RM285,000 after being deceived by a phone scam involving individuals posing...
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Photo for illustrative purposes only.
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Travel insurance beats crowdfunding abroad
TRAVELLING abroad is thrilling, but even the most carefully planned trips can suddenly become...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
National
Scammers use psychological tricks to trap victims
SHAH ALAM – A non-governmental organisation has urged the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia...
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For illustration purposes only. - Photo: Canva
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That ‘silent call’ could be a scam – Here’s why
SHAH ALAM - A new phone scam tactic, known as "silent calls", is increasingly targeting...
AI technology, while useful in many sectors, has also made it easier for cybercriminals to deceive victims. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily.
AI technology, while useful in many sectors, has also made it easier for cybercriminals to deceive victims. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily.
National
'Don't let your data fall into wrong hands' - Police warn against APK scam 
SHAH ALAM – Police have issued a warning to the public regarding the dangerous evolution of...
Joe shows the building allegedly used as the 'scammer' headquarters in Cambodia.
Joe shows the building allegedly used as the 'scammer' headquarters in Cambodia.
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Johor man forced into 14-hour scam shifts, tortured in Cambodia human trafficking camp
ISKANDAR PUTERI - “I was forced to work as a scammer for 14 hours a day, fed pork dishes and...
The government is urged to review and amend existing digital laws to ensure telecommunications companies are also held accountable in cases involving online scammers, which have become increasingly rampant in the country.
The government is urged to review and amend existing digital laws to ensure telecommunications companies are also held accountable in cases involving online scammers, which have become increasingly rampant in the country.
National
Digital laws must be amended to hold telcos accountable, say experts
SHAH ALAM – The government is urged to review and amend existing digital laws to ensure...
PPIM chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said strict enforcement by the MCMC was needed to ensure telcos took full responsibility for phone number registration and monitoring, which were often exploited by scam syndicates.
PPIM chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said strict enforcement by the MCMC was needed to ensure telcos took full responsibility for phone number registration and monitoring, which were often exploited by scam syndicates.
National
Telcos should be penalised for failing to stop scam activities
SHAH ALAM - Consumer advocates are calling on the government to impose tougher penalties on...
An oil rig operations supervisor lost RM154,291 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scam on social media. - Photo for illustrative purposes only.
An oil rig operations supervisor lost RM154,291 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scam on social media. - Photo for illustrative purposes only.
National
Oil rig supervisor loses over RM150,000 in investment scam
KUALA TERENGGANU -  An oil rig operations supervisor lost RM154,291 after falling victim to a...
Putriquxiara and her father, Md Sarrif, showing the parcel containing stones that she received after ordering a keychain on TikTok.
Putriquxiara and her father, Md Sarrif, showing the parcel containing stones that she received after ordering a keychain on TikTok.
National
This 17-year-old thought she was buying a collectible toy keychain on TikTok, she ended up in tears
KUALA LUMPUR – Putriquxiara Md Sarrif, 17, said she had long wanted to buy a collectible toy...
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Cancer remained the third highest cause of death in Malaysia with new cases remaining at a stable rate of around 40,000 per year. - 123RF photo
Cancer remained the third highest cause of death in Malaysia with new cases remaining at a stable rate of around 40,000 per year. - 123RF photo
Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists - Dr Dzulkefly
China's leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on February 4, 2026, Beijing's state media said without immediately providing further details. The call came just after Xi spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a video call, where the two countries hailed their "stabilising" ties in the face of a turbulent world. (Photo by Vincent Thian and Brendan SMIALOWSKI / various sources / AFP)
China's leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on February 4, 2026, Beijing's state media said without immediately providing further details. The call came just after Xi spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a video call, where the two countries hailed their "stabilising" ties in the face of a turbulent world. (Photo by Vincent Thian and Brendan SMIALOWSKI / various sources / AFP)
China’s Xi speaks to Trump after virtual meeting with Putin
The victim sustained multiple serious injuries, including swelling to the heart and kidneys, fractures to seven ribs, intestinal damage, a fractured arm and fractures to both legs. - Photo courtesy of PDRM
The victim sustained multiple serious injuries, including swelling to the heart and kidneys, fractures to seven ribs, intestinal damage, a fractured arm and fractures to both legs. - Photo courtesy of PDRM
APM personnel seriously injured after swerving to avoid dog
A woman walks near a snow-covered bus terminal in Aomori city, Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026. - (Photo by PHILIP FONG / AFP)
A woman walks near a snow-covered bus terminal in Aomori city, Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026. - (Photo by PHILIP FONG / AFP)
Heavy snow across Japan leaves 35 dead
Photo: Penang Fire and Rescue Department
Photo: Penang Fire and Rescue Department
Five hectares of forest at Penang Botanical Gardens ablaze
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Restaurant allegedly washed leftover food before reselling
A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been alleged to have washed leftover food that had already been served to customers before reusing it the following day.
A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been alleged to have washed leftover food that had already been served to customers before reusing it the following day.
Girl injured in alleged attack, attempted abduction while walking to Rawang night market
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
SK Labu Besar student reports bullying case to Home Minister, Kedah police chief
A bullying case involving a student at SK Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah has drawn the attention of senior authorities after the victim’s family raised the matter directly with the Home Minister and the Kedah police chief. - Photo: Screenshot from @misiupdate / Tiktok
A bullying case involving a student at SK Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah has drawn the attention of senior authorities after the victim’s family raised the matter directly with the Home Minister and the Kedah police chief. - Photo: Screenshot from @misiupdate / Tiktok
Zahid seeks to be freed of all 47 charges linked to Yayasan Akalbudi
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed an application to be acquitted and discharged of 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed an application to be acquitted and discharged of 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Ex-defence intelligence DG charged with accepting US$20,000 bribe, flight tickets
Former military intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to three charges of receiving bribes amounting to ASD20,000 and two international flight tickets in 2024 and last year. - Sinar/Rosli Talib
Former military intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to three charges of receiving bribes amounting to ASD20,000 and two international flight tickets in 2024 and last year. - Sinar/Rosli Talib
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