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also includes personal information request, phone numbers for callbacks while exemption to relevant essential services no longer applicable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

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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

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