There’s been an alarming rise in online crime, with the number of cases nearly doubling in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Bukit Aman says more than 66 thousand cases were reported last year, involving losses of almost 3 billion ringgit.
The cops say this reflects a significant change in how crime is being conducted, with 90 percent of commercial criminal cases now involving online elements.
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Be careful when you receive messages with iftar invitations and other Ramadan-related offers, which could be phishing scams to steal your personal and banking information.
PDRM says it has yet to receive any reports about such attempts, but is advising the public to be cautious.
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In a related development, the Pahang Palace is warning the public of a fake message doing the rounds on social media, featuring an AI-generated clip of the Pahang ruler apparently offering financial aid to the people.
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In other news…
The FT Minister says the feasibility study into the proposal to hold elections for the post of KL Mayor is expected to continue until the end of next month…with no updates yet on the matter.
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The JPJ is warning of stern action against employers who illegally hire foreign nationals to drive commercial vehicles...amid a recent rise in such cases.
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The Public Service Department says the 500 ringgit special assistance for all civil servants in Grade 15 and below…will be disbursed on March 13th.
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Former UK minister Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of passing confidential government information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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And, Mexico has deployed thousands of troops to boost security, amid a wave of cartel violence across the country following the death of a powerful drug lord.
