Latest news with #JKSN
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Scam losses hit RM1.12b in six months as authorities tighten crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Financial losses from online scams amounted to RM1.12 billion between January and June this year. According to a written reply published on the Parliament website, the Home Ministry said that to curb such crimes, the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC), in operation since October 12, 2022, has been strengthened as a one-stop centre and has been operating round the clock since July 1. This allows victims to lodge reports directly via the 997 hotline without having to go to a police station. 'After nearly three years of administrative operation, the Prime Minister, while chairing a special meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee (JKSN), agreed that the NSRC should be placed under the purview of the Home Ministry and led by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM),' the reply stated. The response was to a question from R. Yuneswaran (PH–Segamat), who asked about the total financial losses suffered by Malaysians due to online scams up to July this year. The ministry added that other measures to curb scams include international cooperation, proposals to amend the Penal Code to address cybercrime cases, and the Semakmule 2.0 portal initiative to help the public check the status of bank accounts, phone numbers and companies potentially involved in fraudulent activities. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt to expand NSRC to cover all cybercrimes
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the upgraded National Scam Response Centre would serve as a central hub to coordinate cybercrime response across all government agencies. KUALA LUMPUR : The government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said a nationwide 24-hour response network, driven by coordination across multiple government agencies, will also be established to enhance cybercrime response capabilities. 'The strengthening of the NSRC will involve integrating local expertise, improving inter-agency coordination, and increasing human resources,' he said in a Facebook post. He said he had earlier chaired a special meeting of the national cybersecurity committee (JKSN) to evaluate immediate measures to bolster the NSRC. Anwar said nearly 4.7 billion online scam attempts had been recorded since 2022, a staggering figure that called for urgent, coordinated action. He said the home ministry and the police had been tasked with fast-tracking the implementation of the NSRC's new structure, which would include ensuring its functions were clearly defined and accessible to the public. A 'no wrong door' approach will also be adopted to simplify the complaint and assistance process, allowing victims to seek help from any agency without being redirected, Anwar said. 'I urge all agencies to act more proactively and think ahead to ensure comprehensive protection for the people. 'At the same time, our national cyber defence readiness must continue to be enhanced, both domestically and in collaboration with international partners,' he added.
