Scam cases are on the rise, despite the authorities intensifying their awareness programs.
Bukit Aman says more than eight thousand such programs were carried out last year, involving government agencies, banks and private entities.
This is on top of messaging in the media encouraging the public to be more careful.
Despite this, commercial crime cases are up by nearly 13 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Police add that many of the victims, especially those who suffered significant losses, were typically well-educated.
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The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is ready to give a detailed explanation to the Cabinet about the country’s current food supplies.
It says this is something it constantly monitors, to ensure that our food supply chain is not disrupted amid the uncertain global economy.
This, as the Prime Minister is expected to discuss concerns about gradual price increases and other issues about the cost of living during today’s Cabinet meeting.
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The government is maintaining tight controls at the country’s main entry points.
The Home Ministry says border control, especially at KLIA, needs to remain at the highest level…with 4.6 million visitors coming through Terminals 1 and 2 in the first three months of the year.
It adds that while the arrivals serve as a major boost for Visit Malaysia Year, safety and security needs to be a top priority.
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Landlords are being urged to transfer their TNB accounts into their tenant’s names when renting out properties.
The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry says this is to avoid potentially hefty bills when the premises are used for illegal activities like bitcoin mining.
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And…
According to the Met Department, Jeli and Kuala Krai in Kelantan, Jerantut and Maran in Pahang and Telupid in Sabah are the only areas currently under a Level One heat advisory.
