Concerted effort by agencies to combat online scams

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received more than 5,000 complaints on fraudulent online activities from 2020 to April this year, which were then relayed to the relevant agency.

These scams – depending on what type they are – typically come under the jurisdiction of the police, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, Bank Negara Malaysia or other agencies, said the MCMC.