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Four Malaysians lured by TikTok job scam caught smuggling RM8.3 mil in ganja

AKPS say the suspects, all in their 20s, were duped into carrying drugs to Manchester after accepting online offers promising up to RM11,000

‘This is a war, and Malaysia’s losing’: advocate warns of scam syndicates

Rights lawyer says victims are lured by fake job offers, then detained, deprived of passports, and forced into cybercrime for syndicates abroad

Job scam syndicate: some Malaysians hold senior roles, may not want to return

Foreign Ministry says no travel advisory issued but awareness campaigns ramped up with Communications Ministry, MAHB, Info Dept collaboration

As horror stories unfold, Malaysia leads Asean crackdown on Myanmar job scams

Victims report being electrocuted, beaten up, tortured, and barely compensated after they were tricked into what former Thai PM calls a syndicate for ‘dirty money’ to finance conflict

Bukit Aman: 326 M’sian victims of overseas job scams rescued since 2021

A total of 326 Malaysians who were victims of overseas job syndicates have been rescued, from 2021 to February 23 this year, according to Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department deputy director (Investigation/Legal), Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah