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‘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

26 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scams set to return home

The victims, including three women, will be repatriated via Thailand as authorities coordinate their safe return

Cops nab four Taiwan nationals in attempt to set up scam call hub

Police foiled an attempt by an international syndicate to set up a fraudulent call centre hub in the capital, following the arrest of four Taiwanese nationals in a special operation carried out at two premises in Kuala Lumpur, on January 30.

Human trafficking: police receive reports on eight Sarawakians conned to work in Myanmar

Sarawak police have received three reports involving eight Sarawakians who fell victim to a job scam and were forced to work as scammers in Myanmar. 

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

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

Horror at Bangkok shopping mall as two Malaysians set on fire in unprovoked attack

A Thai man set fire to the tourists after dousing them with paint thinner, with bystanders quickly intervening to restrain him

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