24 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Oil palm entrepreneur loses nearly RM250,000 to bogus investment scheme on TikTok
A 56-year-old oil palm entrepreneur in Tangkak lost nearly RM250,000 to a fake investment scheme promoted on TikTok, which promised high returns in a short period. The police are investigating the case as an online scam.
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China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide
Chinese authorities penalized 10 individuals for spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, as rescuers continue searching for hundreds missing at a border crossing on the Tibetan side.
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BNM warns of scammers using phone numbers similar to STR, Sara hotlines and impersonating MoF officials
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a warning about scammers impersonating its officials and using phone numbers similar to the STR and Sara hotlines, as well as posing as Ministry of Finance (MoF) officials. The public is urged to be cautious and verify any suspicious calls or messages.
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Parents must caution teens that mule accounts can lead to legal action, says Ewon
Parents are urged to educate teenagers about the legal consequences of becoming mule account holders, as involvement can lead to legal action. The statement emphasizes the importance of parental guidance in preventing youth from participating in such activities.
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Police arrest two men for allegedly impersonating enforcement officers to extort RM1,500 from foreigner in Penampang
Police in Penampang arrested two local men for allegedly impersonating enforcement officers to extort RM1,500 from a foreigner. The suspects were detained and are under investigation.
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Preacher, NGO secretary claim trial to RM13.8m CBT and money laundering charges
A preacher and an NGO secretary claimed trial at the Seremban Sessions Court to charges of criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving RM13.8 million. The case highlights legal actions against alleged financial misconduct.
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WhatsApp ‘boss’ scam leaves Terengganu car dealership RM452,000 poorer
A car dealership in Terengganu lost RM452,000 after a clerk was deceived by a WhatsApp scam impersonating the boss. The scam involved fraudulent instructions that led to the transfer of funds.
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Penang SPM candidate targeted in sexual cyberbullying gets Education Dept support, protection
The Penang State Education Department has assured support and protection for a SPM candidate who was targeted in sexual cyberbullying. The department is implementing measures to safeguard the student's well-being and academic progress.
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Celebrity preacher, NGO secretary face charges over alleged RM12m misappropriation in Seremban court
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to charge a celebrity preacher and an NGO secretary in a Seremban court over alleged misappropriation of RM12 million. The charges relate to funds misappropriated from the NGO.
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Man jailed three months, fined RM400 for impersonating MACC officer
An unemployed man was sentenced to three months' jail and fined RM400 by the Selayang Magistrate's Court for impersonating a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer. The court handed down the sentence after the man pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Housewife in her 70s tricked by ritual scam in Sibu, police confirm RM317,000 losses
SIBU, Aug 24 — An elderly housewife lost RM317,000 after she was allegedly duped by a scam syndicate using a modus...
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Teo Nie Ching: 99,693 scam posts removed as of July 15, surpassing 2025 figures
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 — A total of 99,693 pieces of scam-related content on social media platforms were removed as o...
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Company MD says he handed Hamzah Zainudin’s former aide RM350,000 cash in paper bags after firm won police tender
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — A witness told the Sessions Court today that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad asked hi...
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MCMC: Scammers turn to RCS, iMessage after hyperlink restrictions on SMS
PETALING JAYA, Aug 21 — Online scams have been detected shifting to messaging services such as Rich Communication...
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Four, including ex‑native affairs officer and civil servant, held in Keningau over RM900,000 land‑sale bribery case
KENINGAU, Aug 20 — Four individuals, including a former native affairs officer and a civil servant, have been rema...
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Witness: Hamzah Zainudin’s ex-aide Sayed Amir Muzzakkir asked for ‘a portion’ of the RM19m PDRM consultancy fee
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — A witness told the Sessions Court today that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, who was...
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Investment firm director previously charged with CBT now faces RM13.4m money‑laundering counts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — An investment company director, previously charged with criminal breach of trust, was broug...
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Nilai private university CFO accused of RM6.56m CBT linked to IRB duty payments
SEREMBAN, Aug 19 — A chief financial officer (CFO) of a private university in Nilai pleaded not guilty in the Sess...
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Former UBB Investment Bank CEO pleads not guilty to RM139.8m cheating charge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A former chief executive officer (CEO) of an investment bank pleaded not guilty in the Sess...
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Vivy Yusof, husband face CBT trial as court hears RM19.5m Khazanah transfers, director records
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Sessions Court today was told that Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) made two transfe...
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Kuching man loses RM104,310 after falling for WhatsApp scam from friend’s hijacked account
KUCHING, Aug 17 — A 49-year-old man here lost RM104,310 to a phone scam last week.Kuching police chief ACP Alexson...
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MACC arrests two policemen over RM14,000 traffic offence bribes on East Coast Expressway
KUANTAN, Aug 16 — A police constable and a patrol officer have been detained on suspicion of soliciting and accept...
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Dungun doctor duped in forex, Ethereum scam, loses RM558,000 through 77 transactions
DUNGUN, Aug 16 — A female doctor at a private clinic here lost RM558,000 after falling victim to an online forex a...
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Student loses RM29,000 after scammers pose as cops, threaten arrest over money laundering
IPOH, Aug 16 — Police arrested three local men, aged between 32 and 45, in five raids across Kuala Lum...