Malaysia Can Take Legal Action Against Overseas Cybercriminals Under New Cyber Crime Bill
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Malaysia will be able to take legal action against cybercriminals operating overseas if their crimes involve local computer systems or Malaysian victims. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the power is provided under Clause 2 of the Cyber Crime Bill 2026. This means foreign-based offenders could […]
Kedah Police Bust Seven Scam Call Centres, Arrest 87 Suspects
ALOR SETAR, Nov 4 – Kedah police have dismantled seven online scam syndicates and arrested 87 individuals during a series of operations conducted between January and October this year. Kedah Police Chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the arrests involved 75 men and 12 women from several countries. The suspects included 33 Pakistanis, 27 Malaysians, […]