News & Reviews:   online

You would think by now that most Malaysians have become better at spotting online scams than before, but it turns out that this is not the case yet. The recent data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) shows that between January and November 2025, there were 67735 online crime cases recorded nationwide, resulting in cumulative losses exceeding RM 2.7 billion.

Samsung Pay has been in Malaysia for a few years already. Today, Samsung Malaysia is excited to announce that this service has expanded beyond in-store payments in Malaysia, now supporting online transactions across a wide range of e-commerce merchants.

Today, CelcomDigi has taken another major step toward enhancing digital convenience with the launch of PayFlex powered by Boost, a Shariah-compliant Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service now available directly within the CelcomDigi app. The new feature provides customers with a secure, flexible, and responsible way to manage payments and finances seamlessly through a single trusted platform.

It has been a few days since news of a Malaysian child being harmed by his own brother, due to related matters of Roblox. Many have expressed concern, including Malaysia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, over the influence of online games such as Roblox on children’s behaviour and emotions, emphasising the importance of strengthening protection for young users in the digital world.

ShopeePay is expanding its financial ecosystem with the introduction of ShopeePay Invest, a new feature developed in partnership with iFAST Capital Sdn Bhd that aims to make investing simple, accessible, and affordable for all Malaysians. The launch marks a key milestone in ShopeePay’s ongoing “Simple Finance For All” mission, as it looks to empower first-time investors and promote financial literacy across the country.

In a recent update tied to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Meta has announced a raft of new safety features specifically designed to help users — especially older adults — spot and avoid online scams. Simply dubbed as an anti-scam tool, it will roll out to WhatsApp and Messenger.

Do you want to shop like an VIP? Well, Online retail giant Shopee is rolling out its ShopeeVIP membership experience in Malaysia. This time, the company is offering shoppers a streamlined way to unlock exclusive deals, premium services, and tailored rewards every time they shop.

Ahead of the Deepavali celebrations, the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia (KPTM) has announced new provisions to support online and hybrid teaching and learning (PdP) modes during the festive period. This initiative aims to ensure educational continuity while allowing students and teachers to celebrate the holiday season meaningfully.

The Malaysian government has announced it is preparing new cybercrime legislation aimed at strengthening legal protections and improving enforcement against evolving online threats. Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah revealed the initiative today, highlighting crucial gaps in current laws and the challenges they pose to prosecuting cross-border cybercrimes.

Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has summoned TikTok’s top management to Bukit Aman on 4 September 2025, citing the platform’s sluggish response to police investigations into fake news and criminal content. Since early 2024, Fahmi has been actively in touch with TikTok regarding children's safety online.