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Malaysia recorded cybercrime losses exceeding RM1.22 billion between January and October 2024, according to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The staggering figure highlights the growing scale and sophistication of online threats — from financial scams and identity theft to data breaches and digital deception.

In a proactive move to combat the surge of online fraud, the Malaysian government is exploring legislation that would require advertisers on social media platforms to verify their identities, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

A few hours ago, the Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) kicked off a customer feedback survey aimed at improving its digital services. As part of its commitment to delivering a more user-friendly and efficient online experience, JPJ is calling on the public to share their experiences and suggestions.

During the recent Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) held in Tokyo from 30 to 31 May 2025, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil highlighted its strategic shift to a dual 5G network and called for enhanced regional cooperation on online safety.

News of social media platforms required to apply for a license from the Malaysian government is certainly a controversial one. That said, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil recently told the media that the government cannot give more time for social media licensing to deal with online crimes.

Today, our Minister of Transport of Malaysia, Anthony Loke announced that Malaysian motorists will be able to renew their driver's licenses online. It will be done through the MyJPJ app starting from 1 February 2024.

If you’re living in Klang Valley and frequently use any of RapidKL’s train or bus services, then you must be familiar with the My50 & MyCity Unlimited Travel passes. Well, getting a hold of these passes has become so much easier, as they’re now available for purchase online!

In case you didn't receive it, a few of us have gotten an SMS from our respective telcos. Starting on 2 July 2023, SMS containing links, requesting personal data and phone numbers will be blocked to prevent online fraud. 

Just over the weekend, a 55-year-old man from Kuantan just got scammed hard. He only wanted to buy some Touch 'n Go (TnG) cards for his family but it turned into a nightmare as he lost RM23,514 to a scammer online.

Applying for a new property can be a real hassle but Maybank is looking to change that. For the first time ever, Maybank is making homeownership simpler with Maybank Home2u on its MAE app. This marks Malaysia’s first-ever digital home financing solution within an integrated banking app, which is capable of providing approval 10 seconds within an application completion.