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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Online fraud in Melaka costs victims RM30.85m in five months
MELAKA: A total of 934 online scam cases with losses amounting to RM30.85 million were recorded in Melaka from January 1 to June 2 this year. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee deputy chairman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem said all the cases were reported through the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the police. During the same period, authorities arrested 531 individuals linked to online scam syndicates, with 312 of them charged in court. 'This year's largest individual loss involved a victim who lost RM2.9 million. Alarmingly, more professionals—including doctors, bank officers and corporate managers—are falling victim to these scams, not just ordinary citizens or civil servants,' he told reporters here today. He noted that while total losses were slightly lower than the same period last year, online scams remain a serious concern and ongoing awareness efforts are crucial. The most common scams reported involved fake investments on Telegram and Facebook, bogus job offers, and non-existent house-cleaning services. 'Despite being aware of the risks, many victims were lured in due to greed and impulsive decisions,' he added. Mohd Noor Helmy was speaking after launching the Content Creator Enhancement Workshop under the Anti-Scam Awareness Campaign, which saw the participation of around 50 individuals, including MADANI community leaders. The programme, held in collaboration with the Melaka Information Department, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the police, also trained participants to create digital content and serve as information agents to raise public awareness of online scams.
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MELAKA AIMS TO ADD 10 MORE NADI THIS YEAR
AM MELAKA, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government aims to add 10 more National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) this year, said State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan. He said the application would be made through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to ensure this effort would facilitate and benefit the local residents. "So far, 39 NADI have been established in 28 state legislative assemblies in Melaka, with each assembly having between one and two such centres. "For example, just last year, we received as many as nine NADI under the sponsorship of Maxis," he told reporters after the inauguration ceremony of the Kampung Padang NADI in Pokok Mangga here today. The ceremony was officiated by Kesidang state assemblyman Allex Seah Shoo Chin, who is also Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman, and was attended by the Melaka MCMC director Syed Isa Alsagoff. Elaborating further, Fairul Nizam said NADI is not only beneficial as an information dissemination platform but also as a medium for implementing many community programmes for various age groups. He said various facilities including the internet and laptops have been provided for the use of residents, especially school students who need these facilities for their learning. 'We also plan to implement lifelong learning programmes such as Quran recitation classes because we need to fully utilise all the facilities provided by the government at NADI... otherwise, it will be a waste," he said. Meanwhile, Seah said that more entrepreneurship training programmes will be organised at NADI as a platform to empower entrepreneurs and simultaneously boost their economy, with the cooperation of various related agencies.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
64 new telecommunications towers built in Melaka since 2020
MELAKA: A total of 64 new telecommunications towers have been completed and are operational under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) since 2020 in Melaka, said state Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan. He said that, in addition, 1,128 transmission stations have been upgraded to the 4G network during the same period. 'The positive impact of the implementation of JENDELA is being felt by the public as 4G coverage has reached 99.97 per cent in populated areas, compared to 98.82 per cent in 2020. 'The 5G coverage in populated areas stands at 89.7 per cent, involving the development of 215 completed and operational 5G structures in the state,' he said at the Melaka State Legislative Assembly sitting at Seri Negeri here today. He was replying to a question from Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (BN-Lendu), who wanted to know if there had been improvements or upgrades to the telecommunications network in less-covered areas with the construction of new telecommunications towers in the Lendu constituency. Fairul Nizam said a new 5G structure, along with two new 4G communication structures, have been completed and are operational in the Lendu constituency, involving Kampung Ayer Limau 2, Kem 966 Depot Pangkalan Peluru (96 DPP) and Kampung Baru Lendu. He added that three shared structures for 5G coverage have also been implemented in the Lendu constituency, involving the sites at Masjid Tanah 2, Jalan Lendu and Jalan Rembia Batu 18. 'Twenty-five transmission stations have been upgraded to 4G and 1,650 premises connected with high-speed fibre optic access. 'Telekom Malaysia (TM), meanwhile, has provided more than 5,000 Unifi ports in the Lendu constituency, with the port usage rate having reached 50 per cent,' he said.
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Melaka records 666 online scam cases, RM19.52mil in losses
ALOR GAJAH: A total of 666 online scam cases involving losses of about RM19.52 million were reported in Melaka from Jan 1 to yesterday. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan said 157 cases were recorded by the National Scam Response Centre and 509 by the police. He said the scams involved various tactics, including online purchases, love scams and non-existent investments, with victims ranging from single mothers and civil servants to private sector employees. "During the same period, 399 arrests were made and 231 charges filed. "Most victims were aged 25 to 40. Women were mainly targeted in love scams and online shopping fraud, while men fell victim to fake investments," he said last night. Fairul Nizam, who is also Rembia state constituency coordinator, was met at the constituency's Aidilfitri Open House attended by over 5,000 visitors. He added that nine cases were reported yesterday alone, with eight in Melaka Tengah and one in Alor Gajah, involving losses of over RM400,000. The state government, he said, is stepping up efforts to combat online fraud through talks, exhibitions and the establishment of the Online Gambling, Fraud and Cybercrime Task Force to raise public awareness.– BERNAMA
Barnama
21-04-2025
- Barnama
Melaka Records 666 Online Scam Cases, Total Losses At RM19.52 Mln
ALOR GAJAH, April 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 666 online scam cases involving losses of about RM19.52 million were reported in Melaka from Jan 1 to yesterday. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan said 157 cases were recorded by the National Scam Response Centre and 509 by the police. He said the scams involved various tactics, including online purchases, love scams and non-existent investments, with victims ranging from single mothers and civil servants to private sector employees.
