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Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive replacement for outdated 1997 legislation. The new law features enhanced penalties and international cooperation mechanisms to combat evolving digital crimes.
North Sumatra police have arrested seven foreign nationals and 31 Indonesians in connection with an international online dating scam operation targeting Japanese men through social media platforms.
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Malaysian authorities have arrested more than 45,000 suspects in connection with online scams since 2023, with police registering 165,501 investigation papers. The figures underscore the scale of cyber fraud affecting the nation.
Police arrested 15 people after raiding a luxury Bukit Jalil condominium in Cheras, dismantling an online gambling syndicate and mini casino operating from the high-end residential complex.