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MCMC’s enforcement against banned SMS content likely to give scammers a harder time: experts 

Landmark move shows Malaysia not just ‘talking tough’ but dedicated to protecting users against online fraud, social engineering, spams via phone

Ban on prohibited SMS content, including hyperlinks, enforced from Sept 1: MCMC

This also includes personal information request, phone numbers for callbacks while exemption to relevant essential services no longer applicable

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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

Parcel Shield anti-fraud initiative launched against parcel scams

Led by the Postal Forum, a self-regulatory body under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, it aims to deal with scams involving deliveries and impersonation of legitimate couriers, among others

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

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